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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 32 N LINDENWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19139 | |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5623 APPLETREE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO ENCLOSE STAIRS AND LANDINGS ONLY). FOR USE A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL, FIRE-SUPPRESSION, AND PLUMBING. ********************************* | 2 | JACK NICOLAS NASSOUR | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 284 S 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE 2 BEDROOMS, HALLWAYS & BATHROOM (FISHING NEW WIRING THROUGH WALLS). ALSO INSTALL NEW 100A TAPS, NEW 100A WEATHERHEAD, NEW 100A SVC CABLES (BOTH LINE & LOAD), NEW 125A MAX RATED METER BOX SILICONE AROUND THE CONNECTOR, TOP & SIDES TO PREVENT WATER ENTRY, BRAND NEW 100A 30 SP PANEL MOUNTED ON TWO BY FOURS & PLYWOOD DEPENDING ON THE SURFACE, ALL NEW CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THIS ALSO INCUDES BRANDNEW GROUNDING SYSTEM: #6 GROUND WIRE GOING FROM PANEL TO THE WATER METER, #6 GROUND WIRE, GOING FROM TH | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 138 FARSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5149 RANSTEAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the partial demolition and reconstruction of the second floor rear. For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Inagi Construction Company LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5603-07 WALNUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 31 S REDFIELD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 233 N WANAMAKER 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 200 amp service replacement | — | AMR Service Group | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 246 N SALFORD ST | AlterationsCurb trap replacement FAI Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 255 FARRAGUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001904 Install new 13R Residential sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4908 ARCH ST | AlterationsRemove and replace two gas and one electric water heater | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing boilers only, in like and kind, connecting to existing radiators. No new piping/ ductwork. | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 448 N 52ND ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING QUADPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 20 N 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATION, ENLARGEMENT OF THE EXISTING WINDOW OPENING AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW STOREFRONT WINDOW ASSEMBLY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************************** | — | Odd One LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlets in kit., living room and each bedroom All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 12 FARSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Shay Argaman | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 60 N EDGEWOOD 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 445 N 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 102 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 400 amp service, 5-gang meter socket, 5 breaker panels. Rewire with outlets, lights, fixtures, switches smoke/co alarms, hot water heater, dryer, range, line to power HVAC equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4721 WALLACE PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4611 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. 1 - New 1" Water Distrabution, Water box at curb & 1" Valve at front wall in basement. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5138 CHANCELLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction 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 | — | Stoner Renovations LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. 1st floor dwelling - 1.5 ton airhandler, heat pump, ductwork, and 7 diffusers. 2nd floor | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19139 |