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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 17, 2026 | 420 S 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT ADDITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF BILCO STYLE DOORS. 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. | 3 | Frank Esposito Const. Co., Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5821 THEODORE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | TRENA T CLARKE | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1229 S MARKOE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. NO WORK PROPOSED IN THE NON-HABITABLE/FINISHED BASEMENT AND NO UNDERPINNING. NO ROOF TOP DECK AND NEW WINDOW WHERE DOOR WAS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AS PER PLAN. | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5356 ADDISON ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1334 S 50TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN 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 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | 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 one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Install interconnected smoke and carbon | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5124 SPRINGFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTo legalize the job and increase the service to 400 amps service with grounding, panels, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and rewire the property as per 2018 NEC code and the approved plan. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4601 CEDAR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the master suite (bedroom and bathroom) within an existing detached single family dwelling per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4801 WOODLAND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL 3/4" DOMESTIC BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5510 WOODLAND AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL SALES-CONSUMER GOODS AND RETAIL-SALES FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES AT 1ST FLOOR. **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****************************************** | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4801 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | OZ Collaborative | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5835 WALTON AVE | 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. New Dryer Receptacle, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing. | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5521 WOODLAND AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE SR-2026-033040 FOR STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. SEE ZP-2025-001800 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2031 S SALFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Terra Nova LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 414 S 50TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4728 LARCHWOOD 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 14, 2026 | 1004 S 49TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1023 S 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE HOUSE DRAIN FROM BASEMENT TO REAR OF HOUSE. REPLACE STAND PIPE. REPLACE COMBO AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4830 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 430 S 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6136 WEBSTER 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5112 CEDAR 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 |