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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK 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 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN ST |
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| 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 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers |
| — |
| AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING |
| 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2627 ASPEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR TWO-STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY EXISTING STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | EDWARD COSTELLO | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2548 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PERSONAL SERVICES. (HAIR SALON) AT 1ST FLOOR. *******************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****************************** | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2100 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall feed to new panelboard. Run feeds to new level 2 EV chargers. -2017 NEC. | — | HYDE ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2020 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 320 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND TWO SUB CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. PHC Staff Review of light fixture details required for final approval. Front facade light fixture to be located mounted using mortar joint between front door and adjacent window (see image uploaded in File Notes tab. Shutoffs to be located behin | — | ALTIN MATA | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR 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 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN 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 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 20 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2815 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MD. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE MASONRY REPAIRS AND REPOINTING AT WEST HALF OF GARDEN WALL PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHC APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2235 BRANDYWINE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 PHC approval form included (Josh Schroeder, stamped 9/1/2026). No work to the front facade as part of this permit. HVAC equipment to be reinstalled in existing location, if HVAC equipment location needs to be changed, PHC app | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 846 N 19TH 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. No work in the basement level. Roof to remain unoccupiable. | — | Mallard Builders LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 845 N NEWKIRK 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 | — | Kevin Nelson | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1903 BROWN 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. | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2419 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | JERRY GIALLORETO | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1703 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for 4 condominiums. Provide all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring for a complete and operational fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2815 CAMBRIDGE 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. Rewire of house new lighting switches and outlets new 100 amp service and panel new grounding system all work to comply with NEC 2020 | — | Amplify electrical solutions | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2313 GREEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX BEHIND EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING ON SAME DEEDED LOT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | NIKA MAMAGULASHVILI | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2008 WALLACE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008375 | — | SMITH JAMES F | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display 1.4 g pryo from small barge. 2" max shell. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display 1.4 g 2" shell max. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 643 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations to an existing attached structure. (PHC Staff Review of window assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of masonry replacement and pointing sample in the field required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of door assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. Door shop drawings only required if they are visible from the public right-of-way along N 22nd or Wallace Street) | — | MICHAEL LOONSTYN (MJL Contracting LLC) | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide temporary power for vendor Event Quip: 10/10/26 at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila., PA 19130-2399 Event Quip's permit has been approved OP-2026-000413 | — | KELLER CHARLES G INC | C | 19130 |