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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1031 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIRST FLOOR KITCHEN REMODEL WITHIN EXISTING FOOTPRINT WITH MODIFICATIONS AT REAR WALL PER FINAL STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS FOR RELATED PATIO DOOR. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING STAIRS FROM FIRST THROUGH THIRD PER FINAL ENGINEERING. NO BASEMENT WORK. NO FRONT FACADE WORK. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19147 | |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST |
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| New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002790 |
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| ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC |
| C |
| 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE PERMIT SP-2025-000512 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK AND PERMIT SP-2025-000510 FOR ASSOCIATED FOUNDATION WORK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1329 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DANA MARINUCCI | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1548 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationDEMO OLD SERVICE. Install new 400A service. Install all wiring throughout restaurant fitout. Show-window receptacles .All new grounding and bonding . -This permit does not include work in new artist studio ,or fire alarm. - ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **FIRE ALARM REQ'D PER : F- 1103.7.11 Mixed Residential and Nonresidential Use** | — | ANTHONY GARBARINO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-002790 | — | David R Smith | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1227 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 3rd for addition as per 2020 nec code 10 lights recess 1-gfci for bathroom Add smoke | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 605 DICKINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, (4) GANG METER MODULE, (4) 100 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS & (3) UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, & 110v INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE HVAC & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AS PER 2020 NEC. REPLACE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS NEEDED AS PER 2019 NFPA 72. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 312 GERRITT ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Residential electrical service upgrade: Increase existing 100-amp electrical service to a new 200-amp electrical service. Replace/install 200-amp service equipment, meter equipment, main electrical panel, service conductors, grounding and bonding as required. | — | Angel Luis Rivera | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1144 S 8TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT ROOF DECK ON THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Stone House LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New ConstructionInstall service(350KcMil )& meter bank, interior wiring ,fire alarm. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Dunphy Electric LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-002790 | — | David R Smith | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 767 S 9TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001820 Install 13R fire sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 126 CATHARINE 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. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process PHC property. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 803 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) STARBOLTS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | CHRIS NATALINI MASONRY INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1108 WEBSTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011151 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 814 S SHERIDAN 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. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1316 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | JULIO RODAS | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 826 KIMBALL ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap, main drain, fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1317 DICKINSON ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1307 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterationsreplace water line - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 503 S PHILIP 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 538-44 WASHINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 716 S 10TH ST | AlterationsInstall 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19147 |