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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 4624 A 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. Exhaust fan in 2nd floor bathroom, per PHDC work order# 222611 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19120 | |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 348 E ELEANOR ST |
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| Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-074010- FOR THE REPAIR TO THE EXTERIOR REAR WALL RESTORATION 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-2023-074010. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE |
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| jonathan anyumba |
| 19120 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 110 E ELEANOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | GN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 244 W WELLENS ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and Fresh Air Inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 312 W WELLENS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED BAY WALLS AND DAMAGED ROOF JOISTS AND THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED ROOF JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-059358. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-059358. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REP | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5435 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED **SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED TO LEGALIZE COMMERCIAL K | 1 | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 408 E WYOMING AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | RICHARD D HERNANDEZ | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5232 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE REAR MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT. COMBO AREA DRAIN AND LAUNDRY TUB | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 322 W FISHER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 205 W GODFREY AVE | AlterationsInstall new water and drains for the whole house. Including kitchen sink and 2nd floor bath with shower/tub vanity and toilet | — | LEUPOLD & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 552 ANCHOR ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Remove/demo old cloth cables servicing kitchen - Four New 20 amp arc fault circuits for kitchen. Receptacles for gas stove, refrigerator, countertops, and power for hood - new devices in kitchen and rehang existing kitchen light fixture. - One New 20 amp arc fault circuit and GFCI for another area of kitchen counter - Rewire (4) circuits entering from front of panel and secure/strap up romex cables in basement near and around panel. | — | STEVEN PITTAOULIS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5414 N LAWRENCE 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 Residential Service Equipment Replacement, 40 space panel, grounding and bonding, surge protection device, 2x Kitchen circuits: stove and countertop receptacles. All work to be done according to NEC 2020, Fish Only | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 544 ROSALIE 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 26, 2026 | 5502 WESTFORD RD | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 134 W WALNUT PARK DR | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)For New Decks to an Exiting One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4906 N FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CT, FAI & MD. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4908 N FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Curb Trap and FAI. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4624 A ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5802 N FAIRHILL 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4624 A ST | Addition and/or AlterationCombo breakers (1) 30-amp dryer circuit GFCI and circuit 2nd floor (1) 10-year sealed combo detectors (3) Install bathroom fixture (2) Install fan with heat lamp | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5912 WEYMOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE STORM, SANI TRAPS IN SAME DITCH AND STORM LINE TO HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5812 WEYMOUTH 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 the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 549 SANGER ST | Alterationsreplace cub trap / fresh air inlet | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE. 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 | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6548 W WALNUT PARK DR | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a detached accessory structure (gazebo). Size and location as shown on plans. | — | SPRINGSIDE SCHOOL | 19120 |