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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 11 S 55TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-123415. Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 13 S. 55th. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 13 S 55th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | C S BELL INC. | 19139 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 11 S 55TH 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 |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 210 S 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alterationthe Installation of a Vertical Platform Lift atop the proposed 5' 7" by 9' concrete pad for the installation of platform lift. details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5619 APPLETREE ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION AT THE REAR TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2024-096570. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2024-096570. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATE | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 866 N 50TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-008188. No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 868 N. 50th. Remove trees in wall. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 868 N. 50th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 132 S 59TH 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4535 SANSOM ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Water Service Replacement & Water Softener Install. | — | Dream Home Services, Inc. | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5146 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4601 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFrom the existing branch circuits serving classrooms 151, 144, 141, and the Nurse’s Office, remove, replace, relocate, and install new lighting fixtures and switches as required. Install new receptacle outlets and telecommunications wiring, including all associated cabling, outlets. Provide and install exit signs and emergency lighting, including all required wiring, connections, and controls. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. (The fire al | — | SJ Thomas Company Inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 9 S 55TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 6151 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Brian Monroe | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4601 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | SJ Thomas Company Inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 307 N 54TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # 661580 TO REPAIR DETERIORATED FRONT PORCH ROOF AND REAR ONE STORY PORTION AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #661580. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 ST | — | AMARJIT LOCHMAN | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 209 N 62ND ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and Fresh Air Inlet repair | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6437 VINE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 169 N ROBINSON 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 outlets, switches and lights, install outlets in Kit. , Living room and Back Bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6232-50 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 18 new 225-amp panels in the basement, fed from the existing switchgear Install 6 new panels for the new HVAC throughout the building Install new branch circuits for each apartment as per the approved drawings, NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | RUE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 136 N 51ST 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 | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service, 3 gang meter socket and home rewire as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks & 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 315 N 62ND 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 448 N 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service equipment, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, grounding, emergency lights, exit signs, fire alarm system, all work per approved plans | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 5817 SANSOM ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | C DOC DESIGN, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5846 LUDLOW 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new residential dryer exhaust ducts with exterior wall terminations, (1) for each dwelling of this two family dwelling | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19139 |