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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 145 N 59TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN WITH ONE LOGO SIGN ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 336 N 59TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelTub to Tub Replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* n accordance with attached standard. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 26 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRe-connect all existing circuits to new panel and breakers. Add several 20 amp 120 volt circuits through out using the FISHING method of wiring. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5924 WALNUT 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 243 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Residential 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 | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF REAR SUN DECK, DECK ACCESS FROM FIRST FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Dane Davis | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 245 S 46TH ST | AlterationsReplacing all fixtures throughout four units not limited to 4 lavs, four toilets, Four tubs , four kitchen sinks . Replace two power vented hot water heaters | — | JAMAL E PATTERSON | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 262 S HIRST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 42 N RUBY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4611 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 WITH 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND BFP DEVICE AS PER APPORVED PLANS. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 9-37 N 52ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 307 N 63RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5830 RACE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5044 PARRISH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 126 N REDFIELD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4631 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING REAR FIRE ESCAPE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 2 | MMAG PROPERTIES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6055 SPRUCE 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6055 SPRUCE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-087732. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 6053 Spruce. Detached garage to remain. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5111 ASPEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2023-087116 TO REPAIR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FRONT PORCH AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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-2023-087116. | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 457 N 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit first floor, exhaust fan ceiling, bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, new receptacle and circuit , arc fault, relocate electrical devices, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC Fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5249 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling two intillijacks to stabilize the floor framing system of the single family home. details per plan, no other work included | — | JES Construction, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 322 N 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |