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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2210 BAINBRIDGE ST | New Construction or Additions5 Toilets, 3 tubs, 2 Showers, 5 bathroom sinks, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bibb and 1 hot water heater. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1421 S 15TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. |
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| THOMAS D. LEPORE |
| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1942 SOUTH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | TRENA T CLARKE | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 500-40 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide power, lighting, and fire alarm modifications 1st floor telephone equipment space. For the Fire Alarm modifications the new equipment space detection will be upgraded with VESDA (Very Early Sensing Detection System), and integrated into the existing Siemens Addressable FA System. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | VASOLI ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1942 SOUTH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | TRENA T CLARKE | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 701 S 17TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1732 ADDISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SEAN P MAGUIRE | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1525 S 29TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MD. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 424 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the first-floor kitchen. Install six (6) light fixtures, eight (8) to ten (10) recessed lights, and fifteen (15) receptacle outlets. Provide GFCI and AFCI protection for receptacles. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JOSEPH WENTWORTH | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1434 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200amp service. Wire throughout with lights outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1424 S HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 705-07 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWater heater circuit correction, 150a panel replacement w/ breakers, surge protection, flush-mounted dryer receptacle replacement, garage subpanel, dedicated circuit for GFCI protected receptacle (garage). All work to be done according to NEC 2020 and the executed contract for UNIT D. ***FISHING ONLY PER NEC 2020*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1408 S PATTON 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 | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 759 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new wiring in the addition of the building. Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, recessed lighting, receptacles, ceiling and exhaust fans., Install new electrical feeds for Hot Water Heater and HVAC All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | EK Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2229 MONTROSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations limited to the basement level of 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. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New Construction or AdditionsFull interior rough in for a three unit residential dwelling | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1635 CATHARINE ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (Parcel A) from five deeded lots under three OPA accounts (Deeded 764 S Chadwick St, 1629 Catherine St, 1631 Catherine St, 1633 Catherine St, and 1635 Catherine St). Size and location per plan. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1033 S CHADWICK 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2043 WILDER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-007477 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | Peace Brothers Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1419 S 22ND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1250 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1402 WHARTON ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 |