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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 1250 S 21ST 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 | |
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| 2920 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 |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1009 S BOUVIER 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | STURDY BUILDERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 926 S 15TH 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 | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2403 WHARTON 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 Aug 21, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1009 S BOUVIER ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater & 1 laundry outlet. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1541 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BASEMENT SLAB IN KIND AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO EXCAVATION ON THIS PERMIT* | — | ZHENLONG LI | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1512 S LAMBERT ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING REQUIRED TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | GILAD BERGERIN | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2118 SAINT ALBANS 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 20, 2026 | 2401 WHARTON 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 Aug 20, 2026 | 1336 S 33RD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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 fou | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 800-08 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL A 4/4 GALLON CAPTIVE AIRE KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM | — | ATLANTIC FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MCKENNA | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Janisak Biddle Architects LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 919 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 3 | PENSTONE BUILDING CORPORATION | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1832-44 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003061 Electrical renovation including the fire alarm, in the Tuttleman Center. All work per approved plans. | — | Battaglia | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2117 EARP ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001779 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2229 LATONA ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002169 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1529 S 20TH 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 only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2053 FEDERAL 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. Repair of existing ducts and replacement of existing HVAC system:92% Gas Furnace 80000btu 3.0ton 1200cfm and AC uni t3.0 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2643 LATONA ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). 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. | 1 | BJG & Associates LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001777 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001681 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING. SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D. PROVIDE OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 912 S 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19146 |