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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1133 WAVERLY ST | AlterationsReplace main drain and curb trap, install FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 613 EARP ST | Alterationsinstall 5" curb trap, 4" vent - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc |
| 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 313 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR WIRING Full rough in of electrical work AS PER NEC 2020 | — | Michael Bolton | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1227 TITAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 919 S 9TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1229 S WARNOCK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006108 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 917 S 9TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1513 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations only of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | William Klotz | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1229 S WARNOCK ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations only of an existing single fmaily attached structure, details as shown in the plan. no structural work. | — | MARKELL CONSTRUCTION | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 901-33 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall in existing pipe and runways. No new mounting or wire pathways will be installed 38 Cat 6 cables 4- 24 strand fiber cables | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1229 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B PREPARED FOOD SHOP (CAFE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Fix and Flip Construction, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 29, 2026 | 431-35 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | D and V Contractors INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1123-25 S BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Condor Capital Holdco, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1019 S 9TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. For | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 124 BAINBRIDGE 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 Aug 26, 2026 | 218 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: Conduit on side wall shall be mounted close to downspout and painted to match surrounding wall. Installation of a 2.640 kW solar system, consisting of (6) JA SOLAR: JAM54D41-440/MB, 440W, AND (6) ENPHASE: IQ8AC-72-M-US [240V] MICROINVERTERS AS PER 2020 NEC.GP-2026-006070 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1513 S 13TH 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 | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 519 DICKINSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1441 S 5TH 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 | — | TIL-MAR DESIGN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1326 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ADDITION OF TWO EXTERIOR BALCONIES AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | Allen Au | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 11 QUEEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. (2) New HVAC systems, ductwork, and 20 diffusers. System 1 wil have a 30K BTU air handler and 2.5 ton heat pump. System 2 will have a 42K BTU air handler and 3.5 ton heat pump. | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 835 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. All work as per 2020 NEC Code. Fishing of the walls only. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 719 WHARTON 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 | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 314 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |