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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1405 S PATTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009489 | 1 |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1515 S CLEVELAND 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 | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1255 S NEWKIRK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2129 BAINBRIDGE 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 5, 2026 | 1624 DICKINSON 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2310 NAUDAIN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | ROBERT P COCCO | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2513 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 300 amp service ,4 meter bank with 3 apartments and one house meter. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a fire alarm system.ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2020 NEC. -NOTED : 520 Hz interconnected 110v smoke alarms are specified for th | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1405 S 28TH 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 5, 2026 | 1434 S 27TH 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 | — | KEVIN LALOR | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1439 S 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1903 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or Alterationroof repair and replacement in kind of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan., no other work included. no pergola addition. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2032 FITZWATER 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 4, 2026 | 1421 S 15TH 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 Upgrade from 100amp to 200 amp service Rewire switches,receptacles and lighting fixtures. Install 2-30 amp 240 volt HVAC circuits. Install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors w/ battery backup All work done in accordance with NEC | — | ALESSANDRO RACIOPPO | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006318 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 2607 REED ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007908 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005185 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 1619 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Vitality Transportation Corp | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 1424 S HICKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2020 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults as per nec 2020 Replace 100 amp panel in kind. | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1151 S 19TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2122 FEDERAL 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 2, 2026 | 622 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 300-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 150-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC eq | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1162 DORRANCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, complete 3/4" water service | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1541 S CARLISLE 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 Goodman 96% 80k btu gas furnace with 3 ton ac and new ductwork Total 13 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19146 |