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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5800 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN METER PIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 |
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| 5213 GRAYS AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationLegalize and correct fire alarm system per submitted sealed plan. All work per 2019 NFPA 72. |
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| JBEG Development And Contracting LLC |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5515 HAZEL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-115044 TO REPAIR REAR COLLAPSING BAY/ ROOF AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-115044. “IN 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 S | — | EHTESHAMUL HAQUE | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5600 LINDBERGH BLVD | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ELEVEN (11), ONE TO THREE (1-3) STORY, CONCRETE, MASONRY AND REINFORCED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS BY MECHANICAL METHODS. 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL | — | Northstar Contracting Ggroup, Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 4630 OSAGE 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. No work proposed in the basement level. | — | KENNETH SOWISDRAL (Ken Sowisdral SR INC) | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6015 CHRISTIAN 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. Rehab / new wiring through out with 200 amp to existing service. Service size has not increased. | — | Armand Parllaku | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationCONVERSION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILYDWELLING INTO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (DUPLEX), INCLUDING ASSOCIATED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS ONLY. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Benito Contreras | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4719 LARCHWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1229 S 52ND 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/ | — | QUENTIN L ROGERS | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5530 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. (Fishing wires) ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | HOLDER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per NEC. | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4617 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal re-wire unit APT H610,: switches, lighting, GFI receptacles and regular receptacles in bedroom, dining room, living room, kitchen and bathroom - CO/smoke hard wire alarms in bedroom, living room, hallways and dining room - All device circuitry will be AFCI/GFCI plus combination circuit breakers - All circuits will be surge protected .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5620 BEAUMONT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5820 ASHLAND AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-081407. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | HHH Construction Company | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1640 S 54TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-047869. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). **A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK ON THE 1642 S 54TH STREET SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LINE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION A301.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.** | — | CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5405 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5325 MALCOLM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5325 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of switches, receptacles, light fixtures, wire as per NEC Code on exiting 100amp service.. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5125 DELANCEY 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 | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5041 WALTON AVE | 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 | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6212 WASHINGTON 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 Oct 19, 2026 | 4627 CEDAR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to an existing kitchen and existing rear one-story frame laundry room. Structural work limited to the enlargement/relocation of an opening in an existing masonry wall. Relocation of an existing powder room. New fixtures, appliances, and finishes throughout. Details per plan. | — | javier capilla palacios | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUNDING WIRING THROUGHOUT BUILDING FOR OUTLETS SWITCHES LIGHTING AND FIXTURES G.F.C.I SMOKE DETECTORS PER NEC CODE 2020 | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1008-10 S 48TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5128 WALTON 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. 3.5 TON heat pump, 3.5-ton air handler, condensers will be installed in the back of the house. 10 Registers/Diffusers will be installed in total. Electricity powered unit. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19143 |