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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 745 S 52ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING CT AND FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1445 S ETTING ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. |
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| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 129 SUMAC 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5441 TORRESDALE AVE | 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. Installing (2) ductless mini split units, (1) in each one bedroom apartment. Heat pumps located on the 1st floor exterior wall (10’ of the | — | Odd One LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 334 N WATER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 6041 VINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | SKYLAND DEVELOPMENT LP | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 520 MCKEAN 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2320-34 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING LIBRARY TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ELEVATOR AND ACCESSIBLE TOILET FACILITIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | PANNULLA CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2430 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-006813- FOR THE REPAIR TO TAN 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 #CF-2026-006813. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UND | — | MOYA BUILDERS | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 122-50 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 46- Cat 6 cables 2- 24 strand fiber cables 1-12 strand fiber cables No new piping or wire ways will be installed. Using existing wire mold and brackets for cable enhancement | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2454 S OPAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition of an existing attached structure and creation of roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2001 FOSTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationA full rewire. installing all outlets and lights | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2217-23 GEORGES LN | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS DEMOLITION ONLY PERMIT TYPE. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1854 S 24TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-005139 | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5008 FITLER 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 | — | — | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 212 ROBAT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ALONG 100% OF THE GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************* | 3 | ANTHONY WEBSTER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2627 MUHLFELD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 7001 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004361 | — | INCHARGE ENERGY INC. | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2658 E CLEARFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to an existing structure to use as single family dwelling, details as shown on the plans | — | JAMES A SULLIVAN | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE 5TH FLOOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTION IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | AXIS CONSTRUCTION MNGMNT LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4029 LANCASTER AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | DEMOLAB & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 12229 MEDFORD RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE STORM AND SANITARY CURB TRAPS AND FRESH AIR INLETS | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2300 BRYN MAWR AVE | 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 |