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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | J CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 |
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| 1001 S BROAD ST |
| Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PHASE 1 OF HIGH-RISE MIXED USE BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2020-005468) FOR SIX HUNDRED THIRTY (630) DWELLING UNITS. SEE PERMIT CP-2020-005468 FOR APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC* |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 143 FITZWATER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ZOOM DRAIN PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 527 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1143 WILDER 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 New wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. 200 amp service all work as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1012 CROSS ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. All work as per 2020 NEC code. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 937 CARPENTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (REPAIRING FIRE DAMAGE ROOF ) to resolve case #CF-2026-091524. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-091524. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a s | — | JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, THE REFACING OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED FREESTANDING SIGN, AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | NJP Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 835 GREENWICH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 335 GASKILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationRepoint small sections on the lower part of the first-floor facade; replace a small number of bricks on lower half of first floor facade; replace lintel over basement window. details per document. no other work included. | — | ARTISTIC MASONRY COMPANY INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1316 BAINBRIDGE 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 200-10 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration*CUTTING HOLES ONLY* Demo all kitchen and living room electric. Install code-compliant wiring and devices, including one dedicated circuit. | — | BRAD BALENTINE | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 735 S 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHANNON T CONABOY | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 773 S FRONT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Dominic Aspite | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1031 CROSS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1314 BAINBRIDGE 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPROPOSED PARTIAL INTERIOR ALTERATION AT AN EXISTING 3 STORY BUILDING. 1ST FLOOR POWDER ROOM ADDITION, KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL ROOM RECONFIGURATION. 2ND FLOOR MASTER BATHROOM RECONFIGURATION. EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DETAILS PER PLAN. NO EXTERIOR WORK. | — | Icon Remodeling LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 700 S WARNOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 316 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, to include the addition of a deck above the 2 story portion. Details per plan. | — | RIFF ENTERPRISES INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 638 KIMBALL 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. We will be installing a 3 zone mini split unit. There will be one unit serving each floor of the 3 story home. Outdoor condenser will be located in the back of the home. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 933 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY . FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIIVNG FOR THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** 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 TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER FPA 13R MIN ** SEPARATE PERMITS RE | 3 | Cawfi | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1312 BAINBRIDGE 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 537 WILDER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP. | — | Dante Vannicola Jr | 19147 |