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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 108 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19139 | |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
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| C & J EXTERMINATORS LLC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4908 WALNUT ST | AlterationsREPLACE 24 FIXTURES TO 3 KITCHEN, 6 FULL BATH & 3 LAUNDRY. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5631 MARKET 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, using existing ductwork | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5846 LUDLOW 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. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4908 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | PHILLY REMODELING INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 19 S RUBY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4949 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 452 N 52ND ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO CREATE A TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Steven Birton | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 135 S PEACH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 249 N 62ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 224 S 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6220 LUDLOW ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5429 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4614 LOCUST ST | AlterationsRepair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 329 N WILTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | Mohamed Abdelrahmen | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5823 MARKET ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 128-40 S 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 218.12 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM GP-2026-004321 | — | Brandon Shackelford | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4825 OLIVE ST | Addition and/or Alteration3 WAY SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, INSYALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOTION DETECTOR, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE RECEPTACLE 15/20 AMP, SWITCH REPLACEMENT ROCKER SWITCH(AMP | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 242 S 46TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 207 S ALDEN 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 | — | cassidy mcgrath | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 108 FARRAGUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 250 S 52ND ST | AlterationsHouse drain sewer spot repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4601 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | SJ Thomas Company Inc | C | 19139 |