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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 23 N PAXON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5563 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO EXTERIOR WALL TO INCLUDE NEW WINDOW PER APPROVED PLANS. | 2 |
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| 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5603-07 WALNUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 457 N 51ST 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 | — | FINSEL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 457 N 51ST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007269 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 223 S 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 457 N 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007269 | — | FINSEL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 115 COBBS CREEK PKWY | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5633 SANSOM 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 (2) new residential dryer exhaust ducts with exterior wall terminations, (1) for each dwelling of this two family dwelling. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 225 S 55TH ST | AlterationsNew water heater replace toilet and lav in basement. Remodel 2nd fl bathroom, toilet, lav and tub | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4632 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5430 MARKET ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-013068 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF ROOF, FRONT EXTERIOR CORNICE BELOW ROOF AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT A | 2 | JACOB KAMPE | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4625 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the creation of an entry door into the basement level. Size and location per plan. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | OCTOPUS HOME SOLUTIONS | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5439 WALNUT ST | AlterationsInstalling 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks & 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5439 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 AMP service and meter socket with disconnects and a property rewire as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5439 WALNUT 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. Installing two 2.5 ton air handlers and heat pumps with 5K heat, 16 registers. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 54 S 60TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5126 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 109 N PEACH ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 106 N EDGEWOOD 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 5, 2026 | 5439 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing structure to create two family dwelling in an existing structure. details per plan. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 5008 PARRISH 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 air handler and heat pump | — | Restoration Specialist Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 5008 PARRISH ST | 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 4836 OGDEN ST | AlterationsRepairing house drain. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 452 N 52ND 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. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | C | 19139 |