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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Christopher Johnson | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5312 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration of the existing two story building with basement used as single family dwelling. details per plan. |
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| Alpha Construction Group LLC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 625 E WOODLAWN 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 Kitchen remodel - Wire and install 2 counter top outlet circuits. - Wire and install fridge outlet. - Wire and install dish washer outlet. - Wire and install microwave outlet. - Wire and install range outlet. - Replace 100 amp 12 position panel with a 100 amp 30 position panel. | — | WILLIAM CAWLEY | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5728 MCMAHON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5501 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationMechanical upgrades in basement area, level 01 and level 02 areas as per plans. Electrical upgrades in basement area, level 01, and level 02. Install 400 amp MDP, 300 amp MLO panel, receptacles, and lighting as per 2017 NEC. | — | RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5013 STENTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 6003 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM *** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Upgrade service from a 100amp to a 200 amp | — | Fisher Electrical Construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5707 MCMAHON AVE | SignFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING DOUBLE FACED, FREE STANDING SIGN WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD (ANIMATED), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 562 HERMAN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 32 E ASHMEAD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 145 MANHEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 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 11, 2026 | 32 E ASHMEAD 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 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 11, 2026 | 455 E WASHINGTON LN | 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 11, 2026 | 455 E WASHINGTON LN | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 5421 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY PAVLOSKI | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 245 E JOHNSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO A GROUP B GROUP MEDICAL / HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE (BIRTHING CENTER) AT THE 1ST FLOOR. THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ARE TO REMAIN VACANT AND SEALED. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | HiveMind, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 32 W POMONA 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. 80% 100K BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 562 HERMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Rain leader Cesspool in Rear of Home | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 335 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or Alteration1. INSTALL TWO (2) NEW RECEPTICALS ON NEW REAR EXTERIOR WALL 2. INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR LIGHT 3. INSTALL NEW CEILING LIGHT 4. INSTALL NEW WALL SWITCH FOR EXTERIOR LIGHT 5. INSTALL NEW WALL SWITCH FOR CEILING LIGHT 6. INSTALL NEW RECEPTICAL ON NEW FRONT EXTERIOR WALL 7. CONNECT NEW RECEPTICALS AND LIGHT TO EXISTING CIRCIUT. 8. CONNECT NEW WIRING TO EXISTING 20 AMP CIRCUIT | — | tota construction llc | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE A CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL FOURTEEN(14) DWELLING UNITS ON THE 4TH FLOOR FOR A TOTAL OF 106 UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN THE BASEMENT. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13. STANDPIPE SYSTEM IN | 111 | AGH Property Services LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5720 MCMAHON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing semi-detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Isai E Cervantes Celis | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5648 HEISKELL ST | 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 |