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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 |
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| 1616 MONTROSE ST |
| AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. |
| — |
| MARKO TRAVAS |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2408-46 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a warehouse storage facility, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. | — | TALON FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1710 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES, TELECOMMUNICATION WIRING AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2100 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace Existing 200amp Service With 4 Meters, Move From Basement To Outside Of Building To NEC Code | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1710 TITAN 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. Installing new HVAC, 80k btu furnace, 3 ton condenser & 10 reg./diff. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1514 MANTON ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace building drain, curb trap and FAI | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1813 REED 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 2, 2026 | 1445 S ETTING ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New Construction**2018 IBC REVIEW** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS | 3 | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS, NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TENANT FITOUT* *2018 IEBC* *EXCAVATION WORK UNDER SP-2026-000794* | 1 | Tester Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 633 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1259 S 23RD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1511 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011344 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000053 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | Affinity One Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1200-18 S 32ND 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 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1011 S CHADWICK 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 Partial rewire with replacement outlets, lights, switches, fixtures. Existing smoke/co detectors to remain. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan in the kitchen Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets in backyard Install 2 exterior light fixtures Install 4 interior outlet on new wall | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1216 S 31ST ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011342 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2128 CARPENTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SOIL PIPE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |