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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1329 TITAN 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. Separate Street | — | — | 19147 | |
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| 527 S 9TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR ROOF WORK AND STRUCTURAL WORK IN THE REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT & INFILL OF WINDOW OPENINGS IN THE SIDE EXTERIOR WALL TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING FOR THE EXISTING USE OF R2 (6 UNITS) OCCUPANCY. 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. |
| 6 |
| LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC |
| C |
| 19147 |
| Issued Jul 25, 2026 | 1317 DICKINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire throughout a 2nd floor back bedroom and bathroom renovation with outlets, switches, light fixtures as per NEC 2020 code. | — | EXPRESS POWER INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 745 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationIN BASEMENT LAUNDRY/PANEL ROOM, CUT BACK 10-12 CIRCUITS THAT WERE BURNT, BOX OFF AND EXTEND BACK TO EXISTING BREAKER PANEL WITH ARC FAULT PROTECTION, REWIRE 2 LIGHTS AND SWITCH, 20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT FOR 4 EXISTING GFI OUTLETS, REPLACE 2 CIRCUITS AND DISCONNECTS TO HEATERS, REPLACE 20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT AND GFI OUTLET FOR DEHUMIDIFIER, REPLACE 6 EXISTING LIGHTS, ALL WIRES BEING FISHED, ARC FAULT AS NEEDED. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1513 S 13TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall drainage pipe for 1 kitchen sink, 1 washing machine, 4-toilet, 4-vanities & 2-showers. | — | David R Smith | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 409 CATHARINE 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 mini split system | — | PHILLIP WOOD | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1411-15 S MILDRED ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1535 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE STAIRS FROM THE GROUND FLOOR TO THE PROPOSED DECK . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | EDDIE J WASHINGTON JR | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 504 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100A service replacing existing 100A system, 30 Space panel, meter socket, surge protection device, dedicated circuit for front and rear exterior GFCI receptacles w/ bubble covers. ***NEC 2020 FISH ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 324 QUEEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | BELLA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 518 DICKINSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 622 KIMBALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 508 GREENWICH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 606 FITZWATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, PERGOLA, AND PRIVACY SCREENS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICAITON / PLANS. | — | inHabit, inc | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 627 S 2ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 200 HEAD HOUSE CT | 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 510 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install a new 30 circuit Siemens panel with a new Siemens Bolt shield QSPD 65KA surge protector. Install a new 50 amp branch circuit for the electric range. Install a new #6 electrode grounding conductor to the cold water supply for the electrical panel. All work to perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 227 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire two bedrooms and living room, remove old knob and tube, fishing wire. | — | Newman Lewis | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 700 S WARNOCK 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. | — | JSA CONSTRUCTION | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 720 DICKINSON 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 | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding outlets and lights as per code | — | ALTIN MATA | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 316 TITAN 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. Separate Street | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 114 LOMBARD 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. | — | — | 19147 |