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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5728 MCMAHON AVE | 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. Install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector, electrical work to be done according to current NEC | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6321 MCCALLUM ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. NO STRUCTURAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| Compleat Restoration and Construction Co Inc |
| 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5818 KNOX ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL, 1ST FLOOR FRAMING REPAIRS, AND REAR EXTERIOR WALL REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION #690260. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #690260. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE | — | Sqkz llc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5136 WAYNE AVE | Parking OnlyFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 505-15 W CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR & WATERPROOFING OF BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. | — | COMMERCIAL WATERPROOFING INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4642 GREENE 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. Install (2) furnaces, (2) A/C units, ductwork, and (20) diffusers | — | VINCENT T BOLGER | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5514 MORTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate main service to the front of the house. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5031 NEWHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION AN ADDITION AT THE FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE THIRD FLOOR TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | C & C BROS CONSTRUCTION | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 130 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | jc home & construction management LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 39 E GARFIELD 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5125 NEWHALL 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* | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 53R E LOGAN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For 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. PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL- REAR CARRIAGE HOUSE SHINGLE REPLACEMENT WITH WEATHER GREYED SHINGLES. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5312 GREENE 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. 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | Building Services LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5545 LENA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of two (2) detached structures. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 5137 NEWHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 3.52KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6201 GARDENIA 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 | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4622 WAYNE AVE | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Install 200 amp service with disconnect, install outlets, switches, lights gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 6225-27 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionNew Electrical service consisting of (1) 1600A 208/120V 3Ph 4W feeding a (45) Forty-Five socket meter bank, (2) Two 600A 208/120V 3PH 4W services feeding (1) One Ct Cabinet for House Panels and (1) One 600A 208/120V 3Ph 4W Enclosed Circuit Breaker feeding Fire Pump Controller, (1) 400A 208/120V 3PH 4W service feeding a commercial tenant panel. (23) Twenty Three 175A 208/120V 1Ph 3W Tenant Unit services, (22) Twenty-Two 150A 208/120V 1PH 3W Tenant Unit services. Branch circuit wiring, devices, a | — | FJM ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 184 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A FOUR INCH (4") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5511 GREENE ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 6225-27 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" WILKINS 350 AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (LOCATED WITHIN METER PIT) AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5905 MCCALLUM 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 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 69 E COULTER 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 | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 69 E COULTER ST | City Demolition Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-129985. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 67 E. Coulter. 30 day storage of essential items. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5421 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY PAVLOSKI | 19144 |