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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2050 S 58TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1310 S RUBY ST | EZ Wall 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 |
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| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2000 S 58TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED, FREESTANDING, DIRECTIONAL SIGN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4542-46 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. EXTERIOR WORK TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF A RAMP . **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL | 1 | cassidy mcgrath | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2001 S 59TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5829 HOFFMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a stairlift with a small porch build up built with pressure treated wood to make flush with front entrance for easy transition into home. existing single family dwelling. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 4820 CEDAR AVE | 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/ | — | MILESTONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5440 BALTIMORE AVE | 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. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 4706 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPartial (FISHING ONLY) rewire. All new branch circuits will be on AFCI breakers. All wet areas will be GFCI protected. | — | ECHO HOUSE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5742 PEMBERTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration(2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (2) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (10') ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), (1) FLUORESCENT FIXTURE, 4FT, 2 LED BULBS, (3) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, (1) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (2) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (2) REMOVE SWITCH OR RECEPTACLE, CLOSE OPENING, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE. ALL WIRING WI | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5835 WALTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5401 PINE ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 5124 SPRINGFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5739 CHESTER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | RICHARD D HERNANDEZ | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5029 CATHARINE 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 | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4724 CEDAR AVE | Alterationsreplace main house drain from curb to front of basement also replace curb trap and fresh air inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1415 S VOGDES ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006756 | — | HHH Construction Company | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 5924 DELANCEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1415 S VOGDES ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006756 | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5924 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or Alteration replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit, dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 427 S 57TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF A STAIRLIFT IN THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Joshua Perez | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1637 S 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4603 CEDAR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6146 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19143 |