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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5424 MORSE 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. 80K BTU FURNACE, DUCTWORK, & 20 TOTAL REGISTERS | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4001-35 FORD RD | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 933 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5132 HARLAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5458 MORSE 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5018 W THOMPSON ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5716 DREXEL RD | 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. Install 3 ton ductless mini split system with 18k, 9k and 6k units | — | LB'S SERVICES, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 13,200 volt main switch as per 2020 NEC. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1661 N 56TH 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 | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4635 WESTMINSTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 662 N 53RD 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 10 diffusers | — | Juan C Salazar | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4700 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrading fire alarm control panel and 5 annunciator panels as per 2019 NFPA 72 | — | John Mitchell | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1437 N 54TH 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1236 N ALLISON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4300 MONUMENT RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED FREE-STANDING SIGN WITH THE EXISTING STONE BASE TO REMAIN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5018-20 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ADYPRIME HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5334 W GIRARD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TRADEMARK PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5326 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR AND ETERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING; REPLACE ROOF OVER PORCH. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5144 W STILES ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4617 LANCASTER AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) 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. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1310 N 57TH 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. Replace 100 Amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. ,and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2018 N 57TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-002586- FOR A REAR WALL AND FOUNDATION REPAIR AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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-2023-002586. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1238 N ALLISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19131 |