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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 102 W JOHNSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19144 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 741 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 147-53 BERKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE AN EXISTING 3" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4-INCH WILKINS 350A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sal calio | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5354 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER APPROVED PLANS | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5927 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration of the existing two story house with basement. Used as single family dwelling. details per plan. There is not any structural work. No additions. The same stair to remain and interior walls removed are not bearing walls | — | Ermalindo Zazaj | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5019 NEWHALL 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 | — | C & C BROS CONSTRUCTION | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 433 E PENN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For repairs to the exterior front porch roof, porch covering and exterior wall with like in kind materials as per Engineer’s report to resolve case # CF-2026-033991. Scope of work will not affect the adjoining property per the engineer's report. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed | — | MARK LAWSON | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5055 PORTICO ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM. WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 313 CHURCH LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 31 HARVEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 445 W PENN ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal wire of SFD as per NEC 2020. New 100-amp service complete. | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5037 WADE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 102 W JOHNSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2017 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 512 BRINTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Pace Architecture and Design | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4642 GREENE ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations only of an existing single fmaily attached structure, details per plan. no structural work. | — | VINCENT T BOLGER | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6004 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | ORPHANIDES LAW PLLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6200 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 481 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | 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 heat pump and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6321 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 226 W JOHNSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 48 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionInstall a new 300-amp electrical service with four (4) meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 60-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 150-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, | — | DANYELLE PURDIE | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 5648 HEISKELL ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR SISTERING OF ROOF JOISTS AND REPAIRS TO ROOF JOIST POCKETS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # 602930. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # 602930. 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 | — | Zain Developers LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5343 GREENE ST | AlterationsInstallation of complete new plumbing system for a single-family dwelling, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 3 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen sink and 1 water heater. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 50 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionInstall a new 300-amp electrical service with four (4) meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 60-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 150-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units, including all required feeders and overcurrent protection. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, switches | — | DANYELLE PURDIE | C | 19144 |