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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5814 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19143 | |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 4611 WOODLAND AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and section of house drain. |
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| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 5714 DELANCEY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 5811 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-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. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1032 S 57TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1016 S 46TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Water Service 3/4” | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5929 WALTON AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 312 S 62ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD FROM HOUSE TO CURB TRAP | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4809 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4627 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5535 WILLOWS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the interior alterations of an existing 2 story, single family dwelling, per plans. no change in building height/volume/area. no structural work proposed. no excavation proposed | — | Farell Construction LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1427 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Minor Demolition**PERMIT TO LEGALIZE DEMOLISHED BUILDING ** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY, VACANT COMMERICAL STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY . ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 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 Aug 12, 2026 | 5213 BEAUMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing CT, FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5726 KINGSESSING AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5919 TRINITY 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* | — | MOHAMED DIALLO | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5726 KINGSESSING AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 Aug 11, 2026 | 5401 WEBSTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 841 S ALDEN ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 Aug 10, 2026 | 910 S 51ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-028393 TO REPAIR COLLAPSED SIDE EXTERIOR WALL AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-028393. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 I | — | Eugene Dudley 3 LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5620 PEMBERTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | KEITH P SCOTT | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5912 GREENWAY AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5457 REGENT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 615 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5819 WEBSTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |