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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4310 MILNOR 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 | — | — | 19124 | |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 |
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| 4279 ORCHARD 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 |
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| 19124 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1818 SANGER ST | AlterationsREPLACE LAUNDRY TUB IN BASEMENT & 1 AREA DRAIN. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 701 GARLAND ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4363 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4138 ORCHARD ST | AlterationsREPLACE FIXTURES IN 1 full bath & 1 kitchen sink. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1562 RUAN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-056328 TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS OF EXTERIOR WALLS, SISTERING FLOOR JOISTS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | C S BELL INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1511 ADAMS AVE | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4228 CLARIDGE ST | Retaining Wall- For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5403 CHARLES ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4138 ORCHARD 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 warm air appliance, ductwork, and 12 registers | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4914 COTTAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRunning a 20 amp circuit to a disconnect to power a chair lift in open ceiling basement. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1683 MARGARET 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 2, 2026 | 1150 ANCHOR ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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 ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 975 ALLENGROVE ST | Addition and/or AlterationHome run to first receptacle 3 additional receptacles- all in the master bedroom FISHING WIRES-no other work being done | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1150 ANCHOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.16 KW DC solar photovoltaic system consisting of 12 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2017 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1818 HARRISON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4914 COTTAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the construction of an exterior deck to accommodate a Vertical Platform Lift. Lift to be installed per manufacturer's specifications. S separate Electrical permit for the lift will be require. | — | Joshua Perez | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4138 ORCHARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo legalize the job and install 200 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2017 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 841-65 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdding 4 outlets off existing outlet circuits | — | SHAWN MALLOY | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 940 MARCELLA 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4130 BENNINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding ADA wheelchair lift to help homeowner get in and out of home with accommodating site work. single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 914 BRILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 20-amp outdoor outlet with fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2190 CHURCH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-038022- FOR A RETAINING WALL REPAIR PER APPROVED PLANS AND 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-2026-038022. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THI | 1 | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 4070 TORRESDALE AVE | AlterationsPeplace Water Distribution valve 1.5 inches | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19124 |