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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO REMOVE AN ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED REAR ONE-STORY ADDITION TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2020-085301 AND FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMENT. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 3 | Shay Argaman | C | 19139 |
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| 127 S PEACH ST |
| Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. |
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| YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6149 WALNUT 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6016-18 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR FACADE WORK ONLY. TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF ENTRY DOOR, EXPANSION OF STOREFRONT WINDOW, AND PAINTING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Odd One LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 35 N 53RD 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 | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 5853 MARKET 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6157 SANSOM ST | Alterations3/4" water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5322 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6219 RACE ST | Alterations Replace Black flow preventer | — | HAKIM M ABDUL RASHEED | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5817 SANSOM 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 as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Installation of the new 200 amp electrical service and wiring throughout lights,outletes and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC and installation of the emergency disconnect | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 37 N 61ST 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 | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 37 N 61ST ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-128352. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 35 N. 61st. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5049 CHANCELLOR ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH D CRINITI | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4842 BROWN 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5129-49 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN, THREE (3) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS, TWO (2) VINYL WINDOW SIGNS, AND SIX (6) AWNINGS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5618 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 323 N ROBINSON ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ENTREPRENEUR CONTRACTORS | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6027 WALNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5618 SANSOM 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 57 N ROBINSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 40 N 59TH 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall as per 2017 NEC: b. Demo cut and make safe for removal by others. c. Provide temporary power & lighting. d. Supply and install power branch circuit wiring. e. Supply and install duplex, quad & GFCI receptacles as per plans. f. Supply and install lighting package as per lighting schedule. g. Supply and install lighting controls and lighting branch circuit wiring. h. Supply and install data rings and strings as per plans. i. Supply and install (18) power poles as per no | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 226 S 52ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair 3/4" water distribution line at sidewalk outside only. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 31 S REDFIELD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 282 S 52ND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19139 |