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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5400 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Victor Vemba | 19143 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 |
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| 423 S 50TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO CHANGE THE USE OF FRONT PORTION OF FIRST FLOOR TO ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| Besjana Arif |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6210 WASHINGTON AVE | Retaining WallEZ PERMIT STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS - For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4839 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationIncrease the service to 200 amps, 3 meters as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5216 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5112 HADFIELD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5817 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 2-3 way switches. 4 ARC fault breakers, 3 GFCI, 1 GFCI bathroom, install 3 way switch, 4 led fixtures, 3 redistribute circuits, 15 receptacle replacement, 14 switches replacement All wires are fished | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2050 S 57TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1330 S 54TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 301 S 48TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWELVE (12) STORY BUILDING WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE AND MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVELS AND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY (170) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 170 | Green Star Team LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5814 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5323 WALTON AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Aug 17, 2026 | 4746 PASCHALL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2024-104553- FOR THE REAR SHED DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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-2024-104553. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER | — | Trash Queen Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 4611 WOODLAND AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and section of house drain. | — | Bradley Otto | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 5714 DELANCEY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 5811 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1032 S 57TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5929 WALTON AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1016 S 46TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Water Service 3/4” | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 312 S 62ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD FROM HOUSE TO CURB TRAP | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4627 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4809 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1427 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Minor Demolition**PERMIT TO LEGALIZE DEMOLISHED BUILDING ** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY, VACANT COMMERICAL STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY . ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5535 WILLOWS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the interior alterations of an existing 2 story, single family dwelling, per plans. no change in building height/volume/area. no structural work proposed. no excavation proposed | — | Farell Construction LLC | 19143 |