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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5636 MALCOLM 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 | — | — | 19143 | |
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| 4916 BALTIMORE AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Upgrade underground service from 100A to 200A overall serving 100A 'house' + (2) 100A tenant meters. Rewire remaining knob-and-tube in residential unit 2-3FL New wired smoke alarms at (3) bedrooms All wiring fished in existing walls or surface-mount |
| — |
| Switchcraft, LLC |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4807 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4521 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2436 S FRAZIER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 309 S 60TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5601 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF SHORING PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT AND EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIR TO BRICK WALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | ERIC WATSON JR | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5550 DELANCEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. 1 kitchen sink 1wc 1 tub 1 lav | — | Gary Thompson | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 mechanicals installed including duct work, and condensers BTU is 66,000 total Tonnage is 5.5 | — | Fair Trade Construction | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5520 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS 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. 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/ | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5525 WALTON 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. Installation Of 10 Recess Down Lights, 9 Outlets. All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Kenyatta Steward | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 4900 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUST, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-003258 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5128 WALTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5809 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4617 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 100amp service to panel in unit, including 100amp meter socket combination/disconnect with 100amp main breaker run 100' 2/0, 4 conductor, SCR MC cable. No additional wiring, Grounding and Bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6137 PINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6137 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5622 BALTIMORE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF THREE STORY REAR ADDITION AND ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR WITH EIGHT (8) FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE 2ND FLOOR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4919 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4821 BEAUMONT 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 Oct 7, 2026 | 814 S 48TH 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 Oct 7, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1004 S 49TH 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 Oct 6, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. 92% 60k btu furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | Terra Group Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6100 CARPENTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |