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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4353 N PENN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF RETAINING WALLS FOR A NEW BASEMENT OPENING TO ACCESS A BASEMENT FOR USE AS STORAGE (THE REAR BASEMENT ROOM CANNOT BE USED AS A BEDROOM PER BBS VARIANCE 5/28/26) IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 | |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 984 E GODFREY AVE |
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| 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. Replace roof coverings (shingles) |
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| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 5113 TULIP 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN, CHANNEL LETTER (7’ H x 38’-4” W = 268.3 SF), ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. *********** | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 4230 NEILSON ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4648 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. and bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4528 DITMAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a rear addition to an existing single family semi-detached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1718 MEADOW ST | New Construction or Additions1.5 bath, 1 kitchen,1 hot water heater | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2007 WILMOT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1027 HARRISON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5339 LESHER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4047 CASTOR AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4129 GLENDALE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1558 ADAMS AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE AND USED CAR SALES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2066 ANCHOR 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 113-47 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4255 MALTA ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A DECK IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1021 WAKELING ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1338-40 SELLERS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4229 GLENDALE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1502 UNITY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5520 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (6'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1501 SELLERS ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace the existing fire alarm system with a new fire alarm system including the removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel with a new fire alarm control panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4363 FRANKFORD AVE | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 966 WAKELING ST | FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A FENCE WITH A DOOR AND ROLLING GATE ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE. 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. **SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED** | — | — | 19124 |