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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5149 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | David R Smith | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2417 N 56TH ST |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 662 N 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3850 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing faulted underground 13.2 kV feeder between existing buildings as per 2020 NEC. Work includes excavation, conduit installation, medium-voltage cable installation, terminations, testing, backfill, and restoration. No increase in service capacity. | — | CHRISTIAN TROTTER | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5200 EUCLID ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-098975 FOR REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS/PARAPETS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. | 4 | jonathan anyumba | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5424 MORSE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Meter, Panel & Rewire Throughout. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4633 WESTMINSTER AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-001570 | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5621 WESTMINSTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5212 GAINOR RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5114 W STILES 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5427 MORSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5663 W BERKS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace cesspool | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grills/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (Note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans | — | Climate Comfort Control LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1211 N SAINT BERNARD 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5114 W STILES ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-017548. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of 5110, 5112, 5114 and 5116 W. Stiles. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1211 N SAINT BERNARD ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-133009. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1209, 1213 N. St. Bernard. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 662 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Complete Rewire as per nec 2020 20 recess light Smoke and CO as needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5416 ARLINGTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4947 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationFOR THE EXCAVATION WORK AND UNDERPINNING PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1469 N 53RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #670511 FOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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 #670511. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. T | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5424 MORSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5322 POPLAR 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. Replace 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit, dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5424 MORSE 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. 80K BTU FURNACE, DUCTWORK, & 20 TOTAL REGISTERS | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5326 POPLAR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19131 |