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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2502 S ALDEN 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 | — | HTM MANANGEMENT | 19143 | |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 |
| 5250 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork |
| — |
| Nation Builders LLC |
| 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 627 S 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006845 | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5918 WALTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5742 PEMBERTON 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5840 WARRINGTON AVE | 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. Replacing current siding on front of home( color: steel blue) | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1306 HANSON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #CF-2025-021389. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED PLANS. ANY WORK BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMIT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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. | — | Jonathan Flores | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 5231 DELANCEY 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 Jul 17, 2026 | 2531 S 58TH 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 Jul 17, 2026 | 5400 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProposed commercial space on the first floor, two proposed apartments above, and interior alterations. Installing new 400-amp electrical service with lighting installation, panel installation, and fire alarm installation. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED :HEAT DETECTOR REQ'D IN COMMERCIAL BATHROOM- | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5015 PENTRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationCompleting electrical rewire of 2 apartments. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5248 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in Kit and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 521 S 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5857 PEMBERTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1637 S CONESTOGA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5533 CHESTER AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL AWNING SIGNS. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5614 RIDGEWOOD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1434 S 49TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | GVD Construction Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AND ASSOCIATED PIPING THROUGHOUT THE SITE-CONSTRUCTED COMMUNITY SPACE ONLY. TO BE CONNECTED TO THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE MODULAR PORTION OF THE BUILDING AND SERVED BY A SIX (6) INCH ON-SITE FIRE SERVICE MAIN AND SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER LOCATED IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2024-006501 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDIN | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL. ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5015 PENTRIDGE 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. Install (2) HVAC systems, (1) for each dwellinng unit. Each system will have a 1.5 ton heat pump, AC, ductwork, 7 registers, and 1 return. | — | REFURB PHILLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5220 WALTON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service, 30 space panel, run eight 20 AMP lines, replace outlets, GFCI's, fixtures and switches. (Fishing Method) PHDC Work Order #222281. | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5110 WARRINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAY EARL D | 19143 |