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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1901 FITZWATER 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 | — | — | C | 19146 |
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| Issued Jul 2, 2026 |
| 2423 LOMBARD 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 (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 20 total diffusers. One system will have a 92% 40K BTU furnace with a 2 ton AC unit. The other system will have a 92% 80K BTU furnace with a 3 ton AC unit. |
| — |
| AC COMFORT SERVICE INC |
| 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2531 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 916 S 15TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING TO BE COMPLETE UNDER SP-2026-000005. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. CONTRACTOR TO DEMOLISH NEIGHB | 2 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2451 KIMBALL 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2529 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2039 WILDER 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 96% efficient gas furnace, 75,000 BTU with 2 1/2 ton cooling coil and outdoor condenser. Some new ductwork throughout the house. 14 Diffusers/Registers connected to new ductwork | — | Condino Heating & Air Inc. | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1912 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO UNIT #1 (BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR) OF AN EXISTING 2-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. WORK NOT TO INCLUDE ANY BUILDING DIMENSIONAL CHANGES. SEE PERMIT RP-2025-011848 FOR 2ND FLOOR (UNIT # 2) RENOVAITONS. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. MINIMUM 1 HOUR FIRE SEPERATION SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN DWELLING UNITS, COMMON AREAS AND PENETRATION OF REATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | Easy Home Buyer LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2533 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3401 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 6" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A DETACHED UTILITY SUBSTATION. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 766 MARTIN 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 | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1500 S 30TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-003895 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1019 S CLEVELAND ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2611 CATHARINE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009075 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1229 S 23RD ST | AlterationsReplace existing water service | — | Eric Slifkin | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3646 WHARTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE-AND-A-HALF (1-1/2) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2025-010740 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3644 WHARTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY TWO-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE-AND-A-HALF (1-1/2) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2025-010736 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1427 S ETTING ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 Amp service line, wiring, recessed lights, bb heaters and ceiling fans per NEC | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2526 GRAYS FERRY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SPLIT-LEVEL ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD FLOOR TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2451 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | WILLIAM BIERMAN JR | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1538 S MARSTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A Service Replacement and Rewire: 200A 30ckt panel, meter socket, grounding and bonding, surge protection. All outlets, switches and lights to be rewired with AFCI protection: Bedrooms, bathrooms, living and dining room, kitchen circuits for appliances, basement, smoke/co detectors where necessary. ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1915 FITZWATER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012057 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1700 ELLSWORTH ST | New ConstructionInstall New 200 amp Service And complete Electrical Fit Out Of Single Family Home To NEC 2017 | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2423 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 Amps Service 40 spaces Electric panel. Wiring and Installation of lights, and outlets throughout bedrooms Living room kitchen. Install smoke detectors, throughout. Lines and outlets for appliances. Lines and outlets for appliances. Dedicated kitchen lines. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2225 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 200 amp service upgrade, wire through single family, decora devices, switches, rec, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2017 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |