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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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* |
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| Joshua Perez |
| 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 29, 2026 | 505 S 46TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5929 WOODLAND AVE | FenceTO REPLACE EXISTING FENCE, SLIDING GATES AND TO INSTALL NEW FENCE ALONG THE SIDE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5301 LINDBERGH BLVD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5819 LINDBERGH BLVD | 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 Replace outlets, lights and switches. install outlet in Kit All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5824 SPRINGFIELD AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1614 S WILTON ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5550 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets and switches, install outlets in each room All wires are fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4811 KINGSESSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | javier capilla palacios | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5217 BALTIMORE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installation and replacement of 2 toilets, two showers, two kitchen sinks, 2 lavs | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5824 SPRINGFIELD AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6034 OSAGE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5646 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5701 CHESTER AVE | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *** Streets Dept. approval required for scaffold erected in the right of public way prior to start of work*** | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4501 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing fire alarm system devices, leaving wiring and devices in existing locations. New audible devices are low current draw. | — | SHAWN MALLOY | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006845 | — | Zip Electric Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 5622 BALTIMORE AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND PORCH TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2023-110120, CF-2023-015554, CF-2025-109703, AND CF-2026-010916. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2023-110120, CF-2023-015554, CF-2025-109703, AND CF-2026-010916. | — | XYZ Construction Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 505 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring renovations of the third floor to include switches, receptacles, fixtures, smoke detectors | — | Zip Electric Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4542-46 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial. | — | Allen Pierce Architect LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1415 S VOGDES ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace 100 amp service and outlets and switches and fixtures-- fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4813 WINDSOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Solar 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1013 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install new 200 amp service, and all interior wiring( lights, outlets,120v smokes) per 2020 NEC | — | Stokes Electric LLC | 19143 |