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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1734 ADDISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1916 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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 OTHER WORK. |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1433 S 17TH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2701 BAINBRIDGE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3014 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 6.02KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2747 SEARS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2905 WHARTON ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2118 KATER 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 95% 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | WE FIX IT LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1300 S HARMONY ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (1300 S HARMONY ST & 3524 WHARTON ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1405 S PATTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009489 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005185 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2607 REED ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007908 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2123 DICKINSON ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3014 WHARTON 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006318 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2716 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIT-OUT OF SHELL FLOORS 9 & 10 IN A NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2022-006497) FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS PER APPROVED PLANS BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1405 S PATTON ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE . FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION. ** MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND EXCAVATION WORK INCLUDED **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CON | 1 | NEAL RUBIN | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1337 S HICKS ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010256 | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2124 SAINT ALBANS 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 Third floor renovation all open framing New hard wired smoke detectors throughout structure AS PER NEC 2020 | — | Galle Electric LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1305 S CARLISLE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1842 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** EZ 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 underpinni | — | ACE Holdings LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1500 S 30TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-003895 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1912 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring first floor apartment, with outlets, switches, smoke detectors. Installing new panel 100 amp. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2532 SOUTH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008091 | — | PENN PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | 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 2021 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. | 1 | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |