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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2508 S 58TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 | |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5644 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6056 DELANCEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5444 WHITBY 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 ROOF AND FRAMING STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-004605. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | — | Cagatay Bahri Aydin | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationEXISTING TWO STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. INTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY. NO EXTERIOR CHANGE, NO ROOF CHANGE, EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2100 S 58TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, FREESTANDING, DIRECTIONAL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5123 WILLOWS AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations and for the creation of one bed room in the basement and for legalizing the basement front entry door of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5824 WASHINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 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. | 1 | 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 | 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 | 6141 PINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | John Doherty Plumbing and Heating, LLC | 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 | 740 S FRAZIER 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. replace gas steam boiler same as existing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5219 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |