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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2408-46 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide dedicated feeder from the service directly to the fire pump controller as per 2017 NEC (no disconnects except those allowed by NFPA 20/NEC 695). | — | Shark Wiring and Electric, LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1444 S ETTING ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2307 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire and install new location sub-panel in new addition Wire 8 new 120v circuits Wire and install 6 general purpose outlet locations Wire and install 3 counter outlet locations Wire and install 2 appliance outlet locations Wire and install 1 exterior outlet location Wire and install 6 single pole dimmer locations Wire and install 1 single pole switch location Wire and install 2 3-way switch locations Supply and install 11 Juno 4" recessed lights Supply and install 4 Juno 2" wafer lights Wire | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 711 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1400 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (1) new sign to existing circuit. No new wiring | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1220 S 26TH 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 Aug 12, 2026 | 1526 S OPAL 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 Aug 12, 2026 | 2231 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 Aug 11, 2026 | 2227 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2225 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1432 S NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MARK 4 PLUMBING | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1330-34 S PATTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL BEAMS, TEMP SHORING, AND FRAMING MODIFICATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXCAVATION WORK UNDER SP-2026-000931. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | TAC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1528 S LECOUNT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-013428 | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1514 MANTON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This permit type is for demolition of interior non-load bearing walls and ceilings only. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1614 TITAN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Aug 10, 2026 | 2124 SAINT ALBANS 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. (1) Fujitsu 1-1/2 ton ducted concealed unit for 3rd floor addition, (1) Fujitsu 1-1/2 ton heatpump, ductwork , and 11 diffusers | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1400 WHARTON ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRIC | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2049 FEDERAL 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 (1) electric wall/ceiling heater(1) Exhaust fan ceiling (1) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor (1), Install bathroom fixture (2), install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), new receptacle and circuit, arc fault, first floor(1) ALL WIRES FISHED IN WALLS AND CEILINGS | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 2815 GRAYS FERRY AVE | AlterationsReplacing 5" curb trap, fresh air inlet, and 10' of building drain | — | MWI Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 1700 ELLSWORTH 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 96% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 506 S 23RD ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1820 TITAN ST | AlterationsReplacing 30 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1915 FITZWATER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012057 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1228 S 26TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Aug 7, 2026 | 1444 S ETTING 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 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 8 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |