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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 241 N 59TH ST | EZ Wall 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 Aug 12, 2026 |
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| 242 S 46TH 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. Install (2) HVAC systems. System 1 - Gas furnace, AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. System 2 - Air handler, heat pump, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. |
| — |
| AIRPHIL HVAC LLC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. Each system will have an air handler, heat pump, ductwork and 8 registers. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST 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 Full rewire of two dwelling units including all branch-circuit wiring for lighting outlets, general-purpose receptacles, and switches. | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 202 N 60TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeZoning permit NOT required for the erection of exterior access to non-habitable basement. No change in height, no change in area, no chance to the exterior structure envelope. Size and location on the plan. ** A BUILDING PERMIT AND CITY STREET DEPARTMENT APPROVAL SHOULD REQUIRE FOR NEW PROPOSED EXTERIOR ACCESS STEPS TO THE BASEMENT** | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5515 SANSOM ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-103043 Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5513 Sansom. 6' fence rear, 4' fence along side c/w 5517 Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5511 SPRUCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A BARRIER SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WO | 2 | AIMES LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution & Backflow for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, gfcis and disconnects connecting to existing 200 amp panel connecting to new 300 amp incoming service. All necessary bonding and grounding as per 2017 NEC. **New fire alarm permit will be req'd for automatic detection in newly configured nail salon** -SHOW WINDOW RECEPTACLES(SEE DRAWINGS)- | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5515 SANSOM 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 255 FARRAGUT ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO CREATE A TRIPLEX. . INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 132 S 59TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5710 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO FRONT PORCH TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF FRAMING AND ROOF JOIST. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *************************************** | 3 | NICHOLAS FOSCHINI | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4545 SANSOM 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) heat pump systems for a two-family dwelling, (1) for each dwelling unit. Each dwelling will have an 18K BTU air handler, heat | — | C & J EXTERMINATORS LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4946 RENO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROM BASEMENT TO CURB STOP. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 5138 CHANCELLOR ST | 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 46 N 58TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5325 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. **********FISHING WIRES OR USING SURFACE MOUNTED WIRE MOLD ************* | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 132 S 59TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration6 GFCI and circuits 1st floor 30-amp dryer circuit Install dining room fixture 3 combo detectors 3 combo breakers 2 20 amp combo outlets Fishing Only | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 896 FARSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace existing curb trap, main drain and fai | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW ST | Parking OnlyREMOVAL OF ONE EXISTING OFF-STREET GARAGE PARKING SPACE | — | SMITH-GOODMAN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 866 N 50TH 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 11 S 55TH 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 | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19139 |