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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1605 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Benito Contreras | 19145 | |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 |
| 2312 TASKER ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. |
| — |
| DR BUILDERS 35 LLC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2026-002984) Relocate (16) Sprinkler Heads | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3401 S 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDemolition of freestanding, double-faced, non-accessory, outdoor-advertising, billboard structure. | — | TANTALA ASSOCIATES LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1706 SNYDER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2417 S BANCROFT 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1703 POINT BREEZE AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009097 | — | marquis henderson | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1648 S 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1811 MCCLELLAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1809 HOFFMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1707 POINT BREEZE AVE | 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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 | 2 | ELITE COMPANIES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010313 | — | Austin Batenga | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2433 S 21ST 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1703 POINT BREEZE AVE | 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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 | 2 | ELITE COMPANIES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2804-06 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace service wire and meter with 200a service | — | LIN FENG ZHENG | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1705 POINT BREEZE AVE | 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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 | 2 | ELITE COMPANIES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2308 TASKER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall 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 foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2016 MOORE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-010313 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | SignFOR REMOVAL OF TWO EXISTING ROOF MOUNTED SIGNS AND REMOVAL OF ONE EXISTING CANOPY MOUNTED SIGN; AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE AND TWO DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND ONE (1) EXISTING FREESTANDING PYLON DOUBLE FACE SIGNS PORTION OF FACE CHANGE ONLY ON THE SAME LOT. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *******SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ********* | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1951 DURFOR 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. 100 amp service and panel 30 space panel, 3-way switch replacement, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st and 2nd floors, ground fault receptacles arc faults, install exterior fixture, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detectors, new receptacle and circuit arc faults 1st and 2nd floors, | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2422 S ROSEWOOD 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 Upgrading 100 amp service to a 200 amp service removing existing 100amp panel meter can and service cable and installing new 200 amp panel meter can service cable and 2 ground rods as per code | — | CROWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1437 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 1 | Lins Renovation LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1906 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction 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 foundation slab | — | S & J CONCEPTS, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1908-10 MORRIS ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002011 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19145 |