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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5509 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5924 DELANCEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fai, main drain to house | — |
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| DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5821 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 6203 COBBS CREEK PKWY | 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. 2.5 ton air handler, 2.5 ton heat pump, 10 btw back up, new ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | Moniquetta Coats | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 740 S FRAZIER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap fai and main drain rain leader cesspool and interior main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1106 S 53RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap fai and main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5905 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Install new service entrance conductors. - correction to existing 200amp meter socket. - Install proper grounding and bonding. - Secure all service conductors and equipment as needed. - Complete PECO-required service connections. | — | Robert Anderson | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 721 S 60TH 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5855 ANGORA TER | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 6220 DELANCEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 309 S FRAZIER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD AND COMBO AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5854 PINE 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 6056 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to convert an existing single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling, including new interior partitions, kitchens, bathrooms, and fire rated unit separation. No change to the building footprint or building height. details per plan. | — | Benito Contreras | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1718 S YEWDALL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4839 OSAGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MD IN FRONT OF PROPERTY. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4742 PINE 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5226 UPLAND 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 721 S 60TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2401 S 57TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB IN. | — | David R Smith | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5723 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 913 S 47TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE WALKOUT DECK TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | javier capilla palacios | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5803 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6100 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 14.22KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1718 S YEWDALL 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2050 S 58TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |