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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 963 ARROTT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | 19124 | |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY 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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| Luis Burgos |
| 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1562 RUAN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-056328 TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS OF EXTERIOR WALLS, SISTERING FLOOR JOISTS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | C S BELL INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5301 CASTOR AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET | — | KEVIN HOULIHAN | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4621-27 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5218 CASTOR AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4624 LESHER 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 PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 4623 HORROCKS 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4643-45 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERRECTION OF ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUNMINATED WALL SIGN (CABINET SIGN). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | ALLIED SIGN SYSTEMS INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5041 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire, 3 new 100 amp panels and Install new 300A service ,fire alarm . ALL IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | GEORGE F CASSIDY | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4363 FRANKFORD AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1236 HARRISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4975 PENNWAY ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun power from the electric panel for a new outside GFCI. Fishing wires, install gfci and breaker | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5001 TULIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5155 LEIPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4616 DITMAN 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. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 891 SANGER 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 | — | Davenport Industries LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4015 PAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN EXTERIOR STAIR AND ONE EXTERIOR WALL OPENING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4807 GRISCOM ST | New Construction or Additionsinstallation of 3 hot water heater ,2 kitchen,2 dishwasher ,1 hc restroom at first floor 2 laundry 2 full bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1236 HARRISON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4101 WHITAKER AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)Duplicate C.O for AN EXISTING AUTO SALES LOT USED PREVIOSULY APPROVED, NO WORK PROPOSED ON THIS PERMIT (4101 WHITAKER AVE) QR Auto Sales & Repair LLC | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1417 UNITY ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002364 | — | L G E TRUCKING LLC | C | 19124 |