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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3510 WHARTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing seal lateral | — | HARRY J STUHL III | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1900 CATHARINE 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 |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 600 S BROAD ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1151 S 19TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of 9.135kw (21) roof-mounted solar modules GP-2026-007021 | — | Younes Rimi | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1250 S 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 401 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LOWERING OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR SLAB IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK* | 1 | ZHENLONG LI | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2529 MANTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001672 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2400 MADISON SQ | 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2326 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY REAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING THREE-STORY STRUCTURE, AND THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THE THIRD STORY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | S & J CONCEPTS, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2250 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical installation for single-family residential bedroom addition: installation of new lighting, receptacles, and two (2) new branch circuits originating at the existing main electrical panel. | — | Abbruzzese Electric Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2531 MANTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001675 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1510 BAINBRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1351 S BOUVIER 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1209 S 15TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of roof decks above the second and third floor roof levels. Lower roof deck accessed from the interior, upper roof deck accessed from by exterior spiral staircase. Size and location per plans. | — | Christopher Johnson | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1353 S BOUVIER 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1000 DORRANCE 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. Replace existing furnace & AC units only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. Lower floor - 96% 40k btu furnace, evap coil, and 1.5 condensor. Upper floor - 2.5 ton heat pump package unit | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER 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 NEW WIRE THRU OUT LIGHTING OUTLETS SWITCHES SMOKES AND CO'S 100 AMP SERVICE ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE REPLACING OLD 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 AMP SERVICE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1837 TITAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace section of 2" copper water line | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1911 GERRITT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011346 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1930 KATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1313 S 23RD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005755 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1932 MONTROSE 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 | — | Pink Hammer | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2540 OAKFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap in FAI | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1508 S 22ND ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 |