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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2513 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Blerton Islamaj | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 |
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| 1512 CHRISTIAN ST |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Michael J Mccullough jr |
| C |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1251 S DOVER 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 2 ton 3 zone (9K, 9K, 6K) ductless mini split system. | — | PRECISION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1424 S HICKS 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. 90% 80K BTU furnace, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3510 WHARTON ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2229 LATONA ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002169 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1733 SOUTH ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1519 S LECOUNT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001783 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001782 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1529 S LECOUNT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001781 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2628 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionInstall 600A service, Wiring and installing all Outlets, Lights, Switches and Devices, Smoke alarms ,fire alarm . ALL WORK IS IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | HARTE ELECTRICS INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001777 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005183 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1527 S LECOUNT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001780 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2000 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2610 EARP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT ** | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2301 GRAYS FERRY AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2317 SOUTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the side to an existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | SNOW DEVELOPMENT | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 922 S 18TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2619 ELLSWORTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2208 MONTROSE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1640 LOMBARD ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2432 MONTROSE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR WITH EIGHT FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE 2ND FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Reynolds Engineering Company | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 406 S VAN PELT ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 200A Underground Service Replacement. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |