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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 763 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES IN UNIT A TO INCLUDE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | DONALD SALAMONE | C | 19147 |
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| Issued May 23, 2026 |
| 3060 EDGEMONT 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. Installing warm air appliances via new ductwork for a single family home. Installing 60.000 Btu (92%) furnace located in the basement, with 2 Ton (13.4 seer) AC. The condenser located in the back of the house. |
| — |
| A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 3501 BROOKVIEW RD | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE Storm and Sanitary house traps, FAI and partial mains back towards the house REPLACE water heater. REPLACE laundry tub and faucet. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19154 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 2747 S BEULAH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 4537 TUDOR 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1915 S HICKS 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1606 YERKES ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1814 OLIVE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 801 ATWOOD RD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19151 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1827-31 BRANDYWINE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING DOUBLE FACED ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1021 W HORTTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000226 | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19119 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6114-16 GERMANTOWN 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 | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST 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 May 22, 2026 | 1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1624 S WILTON 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 May 22, 2026 | 217 W LOUDON 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 107 W WYOMING AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Personal Services | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6160 LOCUST 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 May 22, 2026 | 2309-13 N BROAD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. "SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1021 HAZELWOOD DR | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7912 TEMPLE RD | AlterationsSewer Line spot repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19150 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3136 S 17TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002254 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |