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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to create two family dwelling in an existing two story structure with basement. details per plan. no structural work. No excavations in the basement. | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2526 S ALDEN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1013 S 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1340 S 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6049 DELANCEY ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ANDI VELIU | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5838 HADFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2403 S 57TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1534 S 53RD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 1013 S 49TH 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. Install 36k BTU AC system with 96% 80k BTU Gas furnace. 9 supply diffusers and 4 return diffusers. This will condition second and third story. Install 24k BTU AC system with 96% 60k BTU Gas Furnace. 8 supply diffusers and 2 return diffusers. This will co | — | WILLIAM MURPHY | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1010 FARRAGUT TER | 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 Sep 11, 2026 | 4541 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing attached structure per plan. **Trellis and associated support posts are not to be included with this permit.** | — | Neighborhood Contracting LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 5217 BEAUMONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDemolition of more than 2/3 of structure. For the erection of an attach 2 story structure with front porch and basement. Size and location per plan. | — | HYC ARCHITECT PC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4615 CEDAR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1230 S 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 627 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation or 400 AMP service interior wiring throughout install fire alarm all work per plans. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5824 PINE 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4900 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A FINANCIAL SERVICES USE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | AXIS CONSTRUCTION MNGMNT LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5330 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 840 S 56TH 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 dinning room and bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5325 MALCOLM 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5330 KINGSESSING 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5606 CEDAR AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-024733- FOR THE REPAIR TO 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-2026-024733. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDE | — | SVYATOSLAV SACHKO | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1738 S FRAZIER ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap, Freash Air inlet and main drain | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1230 S 56TH 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 Replace 200 with no service increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit. and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |