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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5421 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY PAVLOSKI | 19144 | |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 75 W WASHINGTON LN | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE |
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| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5312 GREENE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4940 RUBICAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work includes installation and/or replacement of wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting as required. Provide power to equipment as needed. AS PER NEC 2020 | — | CARLOS A NUNEZ | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 546 E WASHINGTON LN | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-007492- FOR THE STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF AN EXISTING WALL THROUGH STAR BOLTS INSTALLATION. WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS PER PLAN AND PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2023-007492. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-18 | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5312 GREENE ST | 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. Rehab/new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Service size has not increased. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5101 WAYNE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 566 W CLAPIER ST | 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. 1. Replacing existing 200-amp service with a new 200-amp service with ground rod and continuous ground Service size is 200-amp. Does not exceed 200 amps. 2. Completely re-wire house which includes new arc fault circuit breakers. 3. completely re-wire each bedroom on second floor, bathroom, and hallway 4. completely re-wire first floor: livin | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-005859 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 126 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-008757 FOR REPAIRS TO STRUCTURAL FLOOR AND ROOF FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | NTEGRITY REHAB & RESTORE LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6231 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 322 EARLHAM TER | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-123019. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | KIMET HASA | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 333 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6324 ROSS 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 Sep 21, 2026 | 4904 KNOX ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-065985 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-065985. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND | — | CRS CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 243 W COULTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Sewer line repair near foundation wall in front yard of property. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2932-52 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or Alteration1- Furnish and install a new 200 amp overhead service in place of the existing 100 amp service equipment located by the schoolhouse road gate entrance and the qualifying items listed below. - Temporary power to the remote electrical panel - Remove the existing service drop, meter and hinged cabinet - Install a new 2" PVC service drop into a new multi gang 200 amp meter / 200 amp disconnect. - Reconnect existing steel conduit. - Add a Nema 3R junction box to the left side of the remote electrical | — | GEORGE WILLIAMSON | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6341 ROSS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | 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 Replacement of existing 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 228 E HAINES ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-067814 FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FRONT EXTERIOR MASONRY WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | GEORGE W LOGAN JR | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 600-02 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration**2021 IEBC REVIEW** INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (GROUP B SELF LAUNDROMAT) TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. 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. | 1 | DING'S REMODELING LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 5501 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO HVAC SYSTEM FOR EXISTING MUSEUM TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF AIR HANDLING UNIT AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK IN BASEMENT LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | Controlled Environments, Inc. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |