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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 427 S 57TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRunning a 20 amp circuit to a disconnect to power a Vertical Platform Lift in an open ceiling basement. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19143 | |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5956 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or Alteration1) Remove existing 200 amp main breaker panel 2) Install new 200 amp 40 space panel W/ new breakers |
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| ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD |
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| 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5915 ADDISON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelHello applicant, Thank you for submitting your application, we are unable to process the application for the reasons outlined below: FIRST ATTEMPT After three attempts for the same information, this permit will be canceled If you have additional questions and would like a zoom meeting, please schedule: https://www.phila.gov/2020-06-25-limited-in-person-appointments-with-li-now-available/ Thank you for doing business with the City of Philadelphia, Permit Services | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH 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 new HVAC system, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | ARCTIC LINE LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5318 WALTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5105 PENTRIDGE ST | Change of UseCommissaries and Catering Services | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5821 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004272 | — | A. Bishter Builders, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5654 ANGORA TER | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5432 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **MULTIPLE PARENT PERMITS - SEE CP-2023-005662 & CP-2025-003035** | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1102 S 53RD 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 INSTALLATION OF 100 AMP SERVICE ONLY | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5029 CATHARINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5637 LARCHWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4820 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5217 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTIRCAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. | — | ROCKS & CORNERSTONES | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4801 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Group Child Care; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | OZ Collaborative | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 823 S 48TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5851 CARPENTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 4511 CHESTER AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT TYPE. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5049 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1614 S WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5400 LINDBERGH BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5800 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo CP-2023-006549 | — | RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1009 S 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5815 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets , lights and switches, install outlet in Kit., Dining Room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished 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 | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6245 HAZEL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19143 |