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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 406 S VAN PELT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | MC ARCHITECTURAL LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1337 S HICKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ 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 underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1327 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 100AMP PANEL SURFACE MOUNT NO OTHER WORK BEING PERFORMED | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1433 S 17TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2314 FITZWATER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - curb trap/ fresh air inlet | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005630 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2705 INGRAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND A PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING OF ADJACENT BUILDING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | GVD Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2131 TITAN 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 14, 2026 | 2000 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 (BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR) AND NFPA 13R (ABOVE GROUND LEVEL) THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2705 INGRAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND A PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | GVD Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2607 REED ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-007908 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2643 LATONA ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005921 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005631 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005632 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 907 S 26TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001910 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2705 INGRAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND TWO PRIVATE ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING OF ADJACENT BUILDING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | GVD Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 619 S 19TH 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005633 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005185 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 909 S 26TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001912 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 1621 REED 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 Full house re-wire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 1232 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall: (14) lights, (4) switches, (22) receptacles, (1) bathroom fan as per 2017 NEC. | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 752 HARSHAW ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS IN FRONT FACADE OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1630 REED ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2220 DICKINSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | NAIM PASHA | 19146 |