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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 5209 LOCUST 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 | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19139 | |
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| 281 COBBS CREEK PKWY |
| 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 |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5817 SANSOM 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) HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. Each system will have a 2 ton air handler, 2 ton heat pump, ductwork, and a total of 10 d | — | URI SOLOMON | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9 S 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Install 5x4 Curb Trap, FAI and 10ft of Main Drain | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 6041 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5138 MARKET ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4525 PARRISH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012896 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5017 WALNUT ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 249 S 46TH 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 THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Lauterbach Construction, Inc. | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5138 CHANCELLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Bradley Otto | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 157 S 60TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY DOCUMENTING A CHANGE IN USE TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES WITHOUT A CHANGE IN GROUP M OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. SEE ZP-2026-000017 AND ZP-2026-006649 FOR ZONING APPROVALS OF NEW USES. **NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION** | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseUnity of Use | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 113 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Wu Gao | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5138 CHANCELLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 20 amp kitchen circuit for countertops, Install 20 amp kitchen circuit for microwave, Install 20 amp kitchen circuit for refrigerator, Install 20 amp kitchen circuit | — | Rameses Lee | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 207 S ALDEN 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. Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Service size has not increased. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 875 N 47TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MWMT Co. | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 281 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4636 LOCUST 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 22 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 252 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical wiring for the elevator and two-way communication per approved plans. NEC 2017 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 215 S 61ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | AZIZ DALI | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 24 N 62ND ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 22 N 52ND ST | AlterationsBackflow preventer only. | — | HAKIM M ABDUL RASHEED | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5415-49 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MAIN DRAIN. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 29 FARSON 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |