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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionComplete electrical work for a new 63-unit multifamily residential building, including new utility service 1800A, distribution, lighting, power, fire alarm, and equipment and appliances connections per approved plans. NEC 2017 NFPA2016 | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1515 S 4TH ST |
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| Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| ROBERT GOODMAN INC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1114 CARPENTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005751 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 803 S 8TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009957 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1158 S 12TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 218 BAINBRIDGE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor remove and replace the 12 top course of the veneer to fix the separating brick make safe to resolve case CF-2026-104457. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-104457. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1139 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING STOREFRONT WINDOW, ENTRY DOOR AND BILCO DOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO INTERIOR WORK OR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ON THIS PERMIT. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* ********SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIGNAGE******** | 1 | Hope Rising Care Services Inc | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 744-48 S 11TH ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1120 CARPENTER 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 (2) HVAC systems, (2) condensors (3 ton and 2 ton), new ductwork, and 20 diffusers. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the following in 3rd floor addition 1-carrier 24k btu 3 port heatpump 2-carrier 1 direction 9k btu 1-carrier 1 direction 6k btu | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 760-62 S 8TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Replacement of 300 SF of roofing membrane. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1411 S FRANKLIN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Colin Leonard DBA Fitzwater Construction | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION OF THE REAR EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Icon Remodeling LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1016 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 518 S 5TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS ANIMAL SERVICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ****************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************** | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 760-62 S 8TH 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. Rep | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 717 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 747 S 3RD ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. Remove old vinyl siding and replace with new vinyl siding | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 932 CROSS 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1425 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANCY IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Noam Construction LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 704 S HUTCHINSON 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 7, 2026 | 405 S 12TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 520 KAUFFMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008738 | — | AIR PRO HVAC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT, COMMON ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS SIXTY-THREE (63) DWELLING UNITS (UTILIZING MIHB & GREEN ROOF BONUS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 63 | WYD CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19147 |