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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 28, 2026 | 1415 S VOGDES ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | HHH Construction Company | 19143 | |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 |
| 5643 WILLOWS AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panel with new 30 space panel |
| — |
| J JONES ELECTRICAL INC |
| 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5732 REEDLAND ST | AlterationsREPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 441 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 80000btu 4.0ton and AC unit 3.0ton 13.4Seer and new digital thermostat | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5012 HAZEL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-007281 FOR REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLANS. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-007281. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2019 S 57TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPTo document loose and missing brick repair in rear, upon field inspection a PA engineer report may be required by inspector if he/she decides the situation warrants it. | — | ROCK SOLID MANAGEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 4718 WARRINGTON AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5949 GREENWAY AVE | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-053792- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-053792. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDE | — | Fair Trade Construction | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5015 PENTRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | REFURB PHILLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4601-03 CHESTER AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1637 S 53RD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5200-20 PASCHALL AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR REMOVAL OF ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5019 WOODLAND AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1419 S 49TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | GVD Construction Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations to the first floor kitchen, laundry room, hall closet, and stair to basement. New kitchen and powder room. Interior structural repairs around the existing stair from first through third floors. Exterior renovations to replace two windows at the first floor rear and side (secondary) facades. details as per plan. | — | NEW MARKET BUILDERS LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5738 PEMBERTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5540 ELLIOTT ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1635 S CONESTOGA ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, MAIN DRAIN IN BASMENT, FRONT RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR AND STAND PIPE FOR LAUNDRY TUB (PIPE ONLY) | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5333 UPLAND ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5503 BALTIMORE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4-INCH AMES DERINGER 20G BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4624 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service system with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for one dwelling unit, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide al | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4940 CEDAR AVE | AlterationsExcavation by machine outside of home and by hand inside of home is required to replace 50’ of broken cast-iron and vitreous clay main sewer from home to curb due to tree root infestation, causing clogs and raw waste overflows into basement | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5401 KINGSESSING AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AND FRONT PORCH AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2020-084187. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUI | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1304 DIVINITY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL NEW 70K BTU GAS FURNACE, 3 TON AC, NEW DUCTWORK, AND 15 DIFFUSERS. | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19143 |