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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4833 PALETHORP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 | |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4624 A 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 |
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| LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP |
| 19120 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5114 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF THE FRONT PORCH ROOF TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Tracy Conell Tyler | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4833 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard -Ground fault recep + dedicated circuit -Install bathroom wall fixture -Exhaust fan ceiling -Inspection -Permit -New recep + circ -Fishing wire thru wall PER NEC17 | — | HOLDER INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 622 LINDLEY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5914 ELSINORE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-032986:- FOR THE INTERIOR WALL REPAIR TO AN EXITING STRUCTURE. WORK TO BE PERFORMED AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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-2026-032986. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED T | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 579 SANGER ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 5900 N 7TH ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 148 SPARKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5024 N 5TH ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY MASONRY AND WOOD REAR STRUTURE ON THE SAME LOT CONTAINING ANOTHER STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND METHODS. 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARAT | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5023 GRANSBACK 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 Jul 16, 2026 | 5923 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 158 W RUSCOMB ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 131 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Austin Batenga | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 247 FARISTON DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | 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 | — | NED MYERS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 537 ANCHOR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4922 N FRANKLIN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 101 E TABOR RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 112 FARISTON DR | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 301 E GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 7'-0" hood | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 153 ROSELYN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | mark g ebner | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 250 W SHELDON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 538 CARVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 152 W CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |