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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1517 S 30TH ST | 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. Installation of new HVAC system consisting of one 2.5-ton A/C system, new ductwork, seven (7) supply/return diffusers/registers, and 72,000 BTU warm-air furnace. | — | MORELOS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 |
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| 1225 S 21ST ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationConversion of a single family into a two-family dwelling with no habitable basement. ALL BEDROOMS must have an emergency egress window. No underpinning or work is approved in the basement. |
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| I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 907 S 26TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE GENERAL ECONO SERIES RFP SYSTEM PUMP AS PER NFPA 20. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2421 OAKFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1523 S 29TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2129 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel II Alterations to existing SFD to include new floors, doors and windows replacement, new kitchen cabinets, new partition walls, trim and finishes according to attached plans *** SEPARATE PERMITS FOR MEP WORK*** | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1203 S 28TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. CF-2021-115488 TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT WALL AND ROOF AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | MATRIX COMPANY SOLUTIONS CORP | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2122 MANTON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2225 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the infill of the party-wall breach on the first floor, and for non load-bearing partitions in the basement level. Separate permits are required for interior alterations on the 1st - 3rd floors, and for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Vich Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2227 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the infill of the party-wall breach on the first floor, and for non load-bearing partitions in the basement level. Separate permits are required for interior alterations on the 1st - 3rd floors, and for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Vich Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Peter Elsbeck | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 759 S 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2205 KATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an one (1) story addition over existing structure with pilot house and roof deck. Size and location per plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1205 S BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall exhaust fan, Gfi and light in Bathroom, install outlet in bedroom All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004995 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1424 S HICKS 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 | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 772 S 18TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-013429 TO INCLUDE SHORING OF EXISTING REAR STRUCTURE, PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF REAR STRUCTURE AT SAME FOOTPRINT, EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQ | — | ROYAL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1621 REED ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004995 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-006318 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2700-14 SOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SOIL STACK. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1503 ELLSWORTH ST | Rough-InNEW MULT-IFAMILY BUILDING. INSTALL 4 TOILETS, 4 TUBS, 4 LAVATORY SINKS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 4 WATER HEATERS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER WATTS LF009M2QT 1.5" | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1205 S BUCKNELL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3 piece bathroom on 2nd floor | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1717 FEDERAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Bradley Otto | 19146 |