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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 841-65 E HUNTING PARK AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003198 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3867 JASPER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-124606. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3865, 3869 Jasper. 6' chain link fence across rear. 4' corral fence across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
| 19124 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3867 JASPER 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3905 KENSINGTON AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create a vacant lot. | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4758 TACKAWANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5342 SAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewiring for 1st floor and basement, includes the kitchen. | — | YIWEN WANG | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4901 OXFORD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5051 OXFORD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4325 POTTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE REAR SUN DECK, DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FIRST FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4925 SAUL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5342 SAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STADARDS 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. 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; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITED IN THE BASE | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5113-17 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4303 GRISCOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5113 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 980 E GODFREY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5597-99 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-004821 | — | SCHORN CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5556 MIRIAM RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace existing curb trap / fai | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1367 ANCHOR ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1334 GILLINGHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 AMP service. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures & smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5647 MIRIAM RD | AlterationsHD repair - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 3843 BENNINGTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 3905 KENSINGTON AVE | AlterationsSEAL SEWER LATERAL (DEMO) | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1463 E CHELTENHAM AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JAY EARL D | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5460 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4305-09 WALN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | C | 19124 |