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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4561 G 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 | — | — | 19120 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 |
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| 5134 N 5TH ST |
| Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop |
| — |
| MARANGELLY BURGOS |
| C |
| 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5118-50 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunications wiring and associated low-voltage cabling for the Public School Building. Work includes the installation of raceways, cables, outlet boxes, patch panels, communication outlets, equipment connections, and associated telecommunications devices, together with all required supports necessary for a complete and operational telecommunications system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | ISLAND COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 400 SENTNER ST | Lot Line RelocationFor a lot adjustment of two lots (400 and 412 Sentner St) into two proposed parcels (Parcel D and Parcel E). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5741 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunications wiring and associated low-voltage cabling for the Public School Building. Work includes the installation of raceways, cables, outlet boxes, patch panels, communication outlets, equipment connections, and associated telecommunications devices, together with all required supports necessary for a complete and operational telecommunications system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | ISLAND COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5407 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 213 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 548 LINDLEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 546 LINDLEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 555 1/2 ROSALIE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5821 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 4745 A 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 5536 WESTFORD RD | Descriptive/MiscellaneousDemolition of existing deck by hand with hand tools with no affect to adjacent properties. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 180 W DUNCANNON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | WCD CONSTRUCTION | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 261 W FISHER AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100amp TO 200amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5866 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the existing front porch deck per plan. For the installation of a Vertical Platform Lift per manufacturer's standards. A separate permit is required for the associated Electrical work. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, details as shown in the plan. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 510 W DUNCANNON AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 106 W SPENCER AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 130 DELPHINE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-061282. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 514 W CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, and demolition and rebuilding of rear garage in kind with no change to size and location. no excavation in the basement and no lowering of the basment floor. basement is for storage and utility only. details per plan. | — | properties creations inc | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 526 E GODFREY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT AND SISTERING OF THE DAMAGED ROOF JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-017088. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-017088. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUS | — | UMBRELLA ROOFING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amps service, panels, switches, receptacles, lights fixtures, smoke alarms, 2017 NEC code and per approved plans. All equipment, devices, and wiring installed throughout the property as part of this project shall be new and shall not consist of existing equipment, devices, or wiring. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.*** | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 5837 HOPE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE REAR MAIN DRAIN AND COMBO AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |