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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5526 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19139 | |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6046 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — |
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| 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 245 HANSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service, panels, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and rewire the property as per 2020 NEC code and the approved plan. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 12 S YEWDALL ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. Stucco on the side wall of the property. | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 127 S PEACH 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 Sep 9, 2026 | 5858 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 3 | Flavius M. Baldean | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 12 S YEWDALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF THE FRONT PORCH ROOF TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Zain Developers LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 344 N ROBINSON 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/ | — | DEVRON JOHNSON (REDZ CONSTRUCTION) | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 252 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL UPGRADE. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXHAUST FAN TO ACCOMMODATE A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE**ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap, fai, main drain to house - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 5326 HAVERFORD AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 107 S PEACH ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 220 S ITHAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | SMITH-GOODMAN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5711 SPRUCE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5226 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire complete 2 story - 100 amp,30 space panel. Fishing only Service has not increased. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5126 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsReplace main drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW 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 Replace 200 Amp service, no increase. and rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5719 RACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4908 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panels in 2nd and 3rd floor units. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Vincent Williams | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 6041 VINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | SKYLAND DEVELOPMENT LP | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5216 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLICANCES AND EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ALL TIME COMFORT HEATING & COOLING LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5817-21 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-001472 | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 5037 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE DWELLING UNIT ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GREENZANG INC | C | 19139 |