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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2143 S 57TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard REPLACING 200AMP PANEL OUTSIDE SERVICE CABLE & METER SOCKET MAIN GROUDING SYSTEM UPGRADE PROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BREAKERS WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTION NO OTHER WORK BEING DONE SERVICE SIZE HAS INCREASED FROM 100AMP TO 200AMP | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 |
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| 5100 PINE ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. |
| — |
| BUZZ BURGER INC. |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN 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 | — | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4706 CHESTER AVE | 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 2 zone mini-split system in insulated conditioned attic. 12K btu high-wall mini-split indoor unit serving attic area, 18K btu ducted unit serving third floor with all ducts located in conditioned space. Both units connect to a single 30K btu cond | — | Progressive Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 841 S ALDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap Fai | — | Gary Thompson | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4542-46 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000745 | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5118 LARCHWOOD AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1127 S PEACH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6056 DELANCEY 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. (2) new HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. Each system will have an air handler, heat pump, and ductwork. (15) total diffusers | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5410 WHITBY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4919 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200A Panel Replacement, 200A Meter w/ breaker, surge protection device, grounding and bonding, wiring for upper bedrooms, dedicated circuit for 4-prong dryer receptacle, GFCI replacements, wiring corrections. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 409 S 51ST 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 | — | Fair Trade Construction | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6100 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace 100 AMP service and panel with brand new 200 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixtures, one with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4513 REGENT 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. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | Paragon Contractors, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5029 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 721 S 60TH 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 95% HVAC System, ductwork, and 16 registers | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 721 S 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5824 WASHINGTON AVE | 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 underground 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4900 BALTIMORE AVE | AlterationsAdd new bathrooms for Credit Union (4) Floor Drains (1) Hose Bibb (1) Hot Water Heater (1) Kitchen Sink (3) Lavs (2) Roof Drains (3) WC (1) Rough In of Aboveground Piping (1) Drinking Fountain - OTHER Gas piping must be applied for under a mechanical permit | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | 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) in each dwelling. Each dwelling will have an air handler, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 7 diffusers. (14 total dif | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4708 SPRINGFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1035 S ITHAN 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5029 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19143 |