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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6101 PINE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Q-TO GO SIGN, LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5602 PINE ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — |
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| 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT. | — | DKM MECHANCIAL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1325 S 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R AND PHC APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-003031 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 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 |
| 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 5, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN 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. 80% 100K BTU furnace, 2.5-ton AC, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5444 WHITBY AVE | 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 | — | Cagatay Bahri Aydin | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6031 WHARTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Curb trap in fai main drain rainleader cesspool | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 501 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | 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 INCREASE SERVICE TO 200 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1740 S 53RD 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6049 DELANCEY ST | 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 Service from 100 Amps to 200-Amps service with 2 gang, and 100Amp per each panel. Install lights throughout each unit. install outlets throughout. Install smoke detectors hardwire interconnected at each apartment. Run all lines to each appliance. Install Baseboard heaters at each room, and Bath room. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1419 S 49TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005908 | 1 | SRV SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF 6" FIRE SERVICE MAIN WITH 6" ZURN/WILKINS 375 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (WITHIN HOT BOX) AND 4" WATER SERVICES TO FIVE (5) BUILDINGS ON SITE (REDUCED TO 2" AND 1" INSIDE BUILDINGS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND NFPA 24 STANDARD. ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION WITH PRE-INSTALLED SPRINKLER SYSTEMS APPROVED BY PA DCED THIRD-PARTY AGENCY EXCEPT BUILDING 5 COMMUNITY SPACE (SEE PERMIT FP-2026-001505). | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1421 S 54TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration(10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (3) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OUTLET, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (1) INSTALL DOORBELL, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, (1) BONDING HOT WATER HEATER, (1) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (1) BASEM | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5300-34 BALTIMORE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 5128 WALTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing 200 Amp service with a new one Service rating has not been increased .New wiring throughout lights,outlets ,and smoke detectors as per NEC 2020 | — | AMP FLOW ELECTRIC LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5325 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ADYPRIME HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5341 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4917-53 BALTIMORE AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE ERECTION OF PLAY AREAS CONTAINING PLAY COMPONENTS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR CHILDREN AND LOCATED ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. 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. | — | Willow Stoneworks | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2502 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. Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, gfcis and disconnects connecting to new 200 amp panel and services replacement ( no increase in size). Using fishing method. All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec. | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1622 S WILTON 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5826 CEDARHURST 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 | 19143 |