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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19147 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1538 E PASSYUNK AVE | Alterations |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 11 QUEEN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1232 GERRITT ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM Installation of a 4.500 kW solar system, consisting of (10) SIRIUS SOLAR: ELNSM54M-HC-N-450 DC:BS-E-J,450W AND (10) ENPHASE: IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (240V) MICROINVERTERS AS PER 2020 NEC. **THIS PERMIT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMIT STANDARD** | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1168 S 9TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1120 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or Alteration(Service size is 200 Amps replace only remaining same size.) Replace 200 Amps Service 40 spaces Electric panel. Kitchen lines. Lines for appliances. Install lights throughout space. Install line for AC condenser and disconnect. Install smoke detectors throughout. Install all outlets by code, install switches throughout. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1229 GERRITT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 650 SOUTH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 823 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 325 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationDEMO AND SAFE-OFF: -Demo and Safe-off Existing 2nd floor Electrical Work, in Master closet, Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry room ________________ LAUNDRY ROOM: -Relocate (1) Existing Washer Feed to new location -Relocate (1) Dryer Feed to new location -Furnish and Install (1) 1x4 LED Strip Light in Single-pole Toggle Switch _________________ MASTER WALK IN CLOSET: -(1) Switch Controlled Receptacle on Single-poleToggle Switch -(3) 4” LED Recess Lights on Single-pole Toggle Switch -(2) Duplex Recept | — | Independent Electrical Services, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 716 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall three (3) exterior receptacle outlets, two (2) switches, and four (4) light fixtures. Install two (2) dedicated branch circuits to supply power as required. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | DUDLEY HILTON | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 122 ELLSWORTH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1322 S REESE 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 new heat pump high eff. unit via new duct work. 3Ton AC and at least 36,000 BTU. 10 DIFF./REG. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 234 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO CCREATE A MIXED USE BUILDING, COMMERCIAL ON FIRST FLOOR, DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1139 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-010965 | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 528 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE FIRST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 1 | DIETZOLD PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1425 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationExisting service to remain. Rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, in existing commercial space. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. AS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS- 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 200-10 LOMBARD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of four (4) statically illuminated wall signs (E01, E05, E08, E09), two (2) projecting signs (E06, E07), and documentation of re-facing existing pan signs (E10, E02, E03, E04). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 500-02 SOUTH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 635 GERRITT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1112 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or Alterationreplace existing 100amp main breaker panel with a new 100amp main breaker panel. | — | JM Electrical Contractor LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. | — | T-B Contractor Co. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1114 TITAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19147 |