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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 | |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST |
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| Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5543 MORTON 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. 2.5 ton condenser, 75k btu & 9 reg./diff. | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6122 ROSS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical wire Bathroom new Spot lights & wire in Basement. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 42 REGER ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 562 HERMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & 8ft of MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 501 HANSBERRY ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL & ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2020-025946. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Oliveiras Remodeling INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6122 ROSS ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 131 W SEYMOUR ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 333 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to an existing single-family home. New interior wiring and new outlets for kitchen remodel. Work to comply with EZ permit standards. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5236-44 BELFIELD AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 130 W ABBOTTSFORD 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. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 313-15 E BRINGHURST ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create nine lots (Parcels A-I) from one lot (deeded 313-15 E Bringhurst St). | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5115-39 BELFIELD AVE | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1500 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 6" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, FOUR (4) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND A FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 130 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5800 WISSAHICKON AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5019 NEWHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Move sink and reinstall | — | Gary Thompson | 19144 |