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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1216 N 57TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19131 | |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 |
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| EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4820 WESTMINSTER 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. New HVAC unit, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | Juan C Salazar | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4000 CHAMOUNIX DR | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade of existing 200A single phase service to 400A single phase service. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | SPECIALTY ELECTRIC CO., INC. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5506 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW LINTELS, INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) STAR BOLTS, AND INSTALLATION OF HELICAL STITCH TIES TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | RPK Construction LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1477 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-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. | — | VELAR STONE LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NO UNDERPINNING OR EXCAVATION BELOW THE ADJACENT FOUNDATIONS** | 1 | ALTUS DEVELOPMENT INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5700 W OXFORD ST | New Construction or Additions1" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE, CURB TRAPS AND MAIN DRAINS | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 3953 LANKENAU AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ***************************NO WORK IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ************************************** | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5930 CITY AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5930 CITY AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 642 N 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Austin Batenga | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5392 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the existing with the same type, Gas Boiler 80% AFUE, 100,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4700 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunications wiring and associated devices for a security system, including security cameras, monitor(s), and digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1660 N ALLISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2216 BRYN MAWR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 3 out door flood/camera light fixtures using outdoor rated round boxes. Feeding light fixtures with UF wire rated for outdoor use with UF connectors. Installing 4 outdoor light fixtures in the deck using F/S 2 gang box to bring feed into 1/2 PVC LB then splicing UF wire using UF connectors and terminating UF light leads. Adding 2 outdoor GFCi weather proof rated using 1/2 EMT pipe using F/S single gang device boxes rated for outdoor use. | — | FAWWAZ RHONE | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5626 WOODBINE 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. Installation of 2.5 ton condenser and coil to existing ductwork. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5759 NASSAU RD | Addition and/or AlterationExhaust fan ceiling (1) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor (1), Install bathroom fixture (3), install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), new receptacle and circuit, arc fault, second floor(1), relocate rear bed outlet and switch (1) all wires fished in walls and ceilings | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 5109 KERSHAW ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003335 | — | Newman Lewis | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 661 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration1. Complete Rewire as per nec 2020 2. 20 recess light 3. Smoke and CO as needed 4. Replace 100amp panel inkind 5. Arch fault breakers where needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1318 N ALDEN 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 Interior Rewire through out. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4820 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionComplete Rewire as per nec 2020 2. 20 recess light 3. Smoke and CO as needed 4. Replace 100amp inkind 5. Arch fault breakers where needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5739 HUNTER 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5237 PENNSGROVE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2123 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to an existing 2- story single family dwelling as per plan | — | J E BUTLER CONTRACTORS LLC | 19131 |