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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 417 66TH 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 | — | — | 19126 | |
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| 1477 N 53RD ST |
| Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family |
| — |
| — |
| 19131 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3110 REACH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF 1-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1533 MASCHER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1810 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 9211 TORRESDALE AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower\tub with acrylic unit | — | JASON CRINITI | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1715 MOUNT VERNON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (6) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5598 NEWTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONS AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE COMMERCIAL/PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE, VEHICLE PAINT FINISHING SHOP AND PERSONAL VEHICLE SALES/RENTAL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 1 | TIR EAGHAIN CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1975 BEYER AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1906 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-007130 | — | Newman Lewis | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3944 N MARSHALL ST | 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002689 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1706 S 5TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| 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 | 4134 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction Install 600A service & equipment with grounding. Wire throughout. Install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, emergency lights, and exit signs . Install fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5114 JAMES ST | AlterationsInstalling new water service 1 in from curb to property | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19137 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1430 S BOUVIER ST | 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2514 N LAWRENCE ST | 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1707 E PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsInstall new plumbing fixtures and associated domestic water, sanitary waste, vent piping and trim for a first floor beauty salon tenant fit out. Work includes one ADA compliant restroom, one utility service sink and shampoo bowl stations. Connect to existing building water and sanitary systems. All work to comply with Phila Plumbing Code and applicable accessibility requriement. | — | Stephen Treacy | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5007 PULASKI AVE | 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003694 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |