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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5043 WORTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1021 E LUZERNE 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 |
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| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5005 N PENN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1612-44 VANDIKE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls 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 fou | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4211 E CHELTENHAM AVE | 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. Installing 2.5 Ton AC and coil, 80,000 BTU furnace with 9 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1131 FOULKROD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard -100 amp meter base and panel replacement. Grounding/bonding, surge protector, exterior emergency disconnect. As per 2020 code. -dedicated 2nd floor bedroom receptacle as per 2020 code. This branch circuit will be ran through the basement through the exterior foundation in half inch EMT conduit then up the exterior | — | KSD CONTRACTING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1373 SELLERS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-001343- FOR THE REPAIR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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 ON CASE #CF-2026-001343 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONI | — | ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY SERV INC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4211 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire home as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4211 E CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4341 TACONY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL. | — | GUTLEI INC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4325 GLENDALE 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/ | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4501 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH AN EXPANSION OF EXISTING GROUP A-2 ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT OCCUPANCY. INCLUDES PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AS-BUILT ADDITION CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT PERMITS. EXISTING BUILDING AND ADDITION TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CON | 1 | WCD CONSTRUCTION | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4341 TACONY ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | J F HUEBNER & SON INC | 19124 |
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