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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6510 EASTWICK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR AN ADDITION OF AN EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT PAD WITH RETAINING WALLS, BOLLARDS AND FENCING. 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 | MCCARTHY MASNRY & CONCRETE INC | C | 19142 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1021 HAZELWOOD DR |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | 2534 N COLORADO 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 334 ROXBOROUGH AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelFixture total (7). Replace toilet, sink, and tub in 3rd floor bathroom; toilet, sink, and tub on second floor AND kitchen sink. | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3226 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001895 FOR EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING WORK AT THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | COLUMBUS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1302 N 25TH ST | 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. | — | properties creations inc | 19121 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001548 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5054 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY)TO THE SECOND AND 3RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | VINCENT T BOLGER | C | 19144 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3616 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Roger F. Perry, Esq. | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4200 LYMAN DR | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19114 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6553 N 17TH 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 | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9528 JAMES 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 May 21, 2026 | 2413 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. | 1 | ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | 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 permit. | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1343 W CLEARFIELD 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 729 WHARTON 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 | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9528 JAMES 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 May 21, 2026 | 1432 N FELTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | OLLYMANN CONSTRUCTION INC | 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9528 JAMES 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 May 21, 2026 | 148 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWIRING TO INCLUDE RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EXIT/EMERGENCY LIGHTS, APPLIANCES, GFCI(S) AND DISCONNECTS CONNECTING TO NEW 200 AMP PANEL AND EXISTING SERVICES. ALL NECESSARY BONDING AND GROUNDING AS PER 2017 NEC. | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2136 RITNER ST | AlterationsWe will be removing 1 existing water fountain and replacing with 1 new filtered water fountains in same location. **WITHOUT PIPING** | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1220 EMILY 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | PASQUALE VITAGLIANO | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2757 N 13TH 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. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1601-05 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS- TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19102 |