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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 3904 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5208 BURTON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. |
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| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1367 ANCHOR 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 26, 2026 | 891 SANGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLabeling of electrical panel box and organization of circuits. | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5597-99 TULIP ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, AND NON-ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4975 PENNWAY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4124 J ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1021 E LUZERNE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4824 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3901 BENNINGTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4127 MAYWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationAMEND 07/24/2026 Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Residential Service Equipment increase from 100 Amps to 200 Amps. All equipment to be installed rated for 200A. Partial kitchen rewire, home run circuit for front bedroom receptacles.***NEC 2020 FISH ONLY*** - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amp | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1739 BRIDGE 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 Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2118 HAWORTH 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 | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1417 UNITY ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (FOUR DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATIONS, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 4 | Jackson Louis-Charles | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 4626 LESHER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 3829 BENNINGTON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPIN 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 STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF FRONT BAY AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-024362. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOS | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1818 SANGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 4 arc fault GFCI breakers, install 3 smoke detectors one in each bedroom, install 1 outdoor receptacle for back of the house, replace 10 receptacles throughout the property, install 3 dedicated circuits one in each bedroom, replace 10 toggle switches throughout the property. *** WORK WILL BE DONE BY FISHING WIRING.*** | — | Victor M Casiano Nogueras | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5500 LANGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade (52) Cat6 cables throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Using existing pipe and wire mold and supporting means. no new pipe or wire mold will be installed. | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1713 KINSEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | BOHLER ENGINEERING PA LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4328 CLARIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4070 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | FERNANDO SUAREZ & CO INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2411-13 DUNCAN 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 | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1212 E PIKE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4353 N PENN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010792 | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19124 |