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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4500-02 HIGBEE 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 | — | LIBRES INC | 19135 | |
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| 4106 GREEBY ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. |
| — |
| BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL |
| 19135 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 7245 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 7237 CHARLES ST | AlterationsReplace existing curb trap, fresh air inlet, approximately 8 feet of building sewer, and 3 feet of basement sanitary piping. Restore all disturbed areas - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6146 EDMUND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Conventional excavation 6’ deep to replace 15’ of broken 4” cast-iron and 5” vitreous clay building sewer from basement foundation to curb. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4137 ELBRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4335 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6336 EDMUND ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and Fresh Air Inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6809 JACKSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Supreme Architects LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5923 ERDRICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Installation of new 100-amp service cable on the exterior of the house, including proper weatherhead and service straps. * Provide and install new 100-amp meter base. * Provide and install (2) 8-foot ground rods with approved grounding clamps. * Provide and install #6 grounding conductor to the water meter. * Repla | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4210 LEVICK ST | Family Daycare | — | Nina Latinos Multi Services LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6030 KEYSTONE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 200A Service increase from 100A 200A SEU feed to 2x meters w/ disconnect outside 100A SER feed to 2x sub panels (2x 20 spaces panels) 200A Grounding and Bonding | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5815 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Building Supplies and Equipment | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6443 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6801R NEW STATE RD | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6123 HAWTHORNE ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6809 JACKSON ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (LOT 1) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (6809 JACKSON ST & 6811 JACKSON ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Supreme Architects LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 7245 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the replacement of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Sign and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6329 COTTAGE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6443 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008432 Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fictures, smoke/co, detectors on exiting services. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6600 COTTAGE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 7138 MONTAGUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace double system Curb Traps and FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6523 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I ALTERATION TO THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OR THE COVERING OF EXISTING MATERIALS, ELEMENTS, EQUIPMENT. FOR USE AS RETAIL SALES- WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************** | 1 | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6325 GILLESPIE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4130 BARNETT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. New 3/4" copper service into the property w/ new ball valves. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19135 |