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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2330 GREEN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING - For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. PHC approved | — | — | 19130 | |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 301 N 63RD ST | Change of UseBusiness Support |
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| Issued May 21, 2026 | 120 E GORGAS LN | 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. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3114 RIDGE AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3720 HAMILTON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. Any flashing replaced shall match existing. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5911 WALTON AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2409 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 | 516 S 17TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004638 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2738-50 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I ALTERATIONS FOR REPAIRS TO EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Hudak infrastructure repair systems | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1417 S BROAD ST | Alterations__Excavate from existing area drain in yard back to garage main door. NOTE: Plywood base along side of 3' x 18' opening to excavate approx 6' in depth. __Install new 4" cast-iron piping from east back to rain leader conductor. __Provide connection to existing plumbing under garage floor. __Run camera on balance of drain. __Provide video inspection to determine the integrity of line. __Back fill to grade. | — | JOSEPH GIANNONE | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2831 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Vacant | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ***DEED MUST BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CO**** | 1 | ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5919 SAUL ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19149 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1414 S PENN SQ | Addition and/or AlterationFor level I alteration to dwelling unit 45G within the existing apartment building. Separate permits required for MEP work. | 1 | Restoration Specialist Inc | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7275 HANFORD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2629 S 66TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19142 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADITION TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR FIXTURES AND PIPING LOCATE IN AND SERVING COMMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS Addition: 3 lavs, 3 toilets, 2 baths, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 | — | Mark Weinerman | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7014 GLENLOCH 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7414 MALVERN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of an EVC System to a single family or two-family dwelling with existing onsite parking | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2407 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 | 3116 RIDGE AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. (STUCCO) For the removal and replacement of stucco . To comply case violation CF-2026-044468 | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5597-99 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, EQUIPMENT, DISPLAYS, REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. | 1 | PALMIERI ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 742 S BROAD ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5841 PEMBERTON 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 |