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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2202 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 | |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1829 S 21ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION OF THE BUILDING AND PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS AT THE TWO-STORY PORTION TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-073986. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-073986. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ |
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| ANDREW J ROBINSON |
| 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2121 MIFFLIN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2231 WATKINS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-022376 TO REPAIR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FRONT CHIMNEY, FRONT FACADE AND TO REBUILD COLLAPSED REAR EXTERIOR WALL AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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-2026-022376. | — | QUENTIN L ROGERS | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1908 S BANCROFT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2914 S SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor enclosing of the front porch and 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. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | GINA L ROMANO | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1729 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3100 PENROSE FERRY RD | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1737 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third floor addition, and for 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. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Aristone Louxz | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2230 WATKINS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2028 S 23RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB IN. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPORARY DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | THE BANNETT GROUP LTD | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1514 PORTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1917 S 29TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2002 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third-floor addition, and or 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 OCCUPYABLE ROOF DECK IS INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT** | — | TBC LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2040 S 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2145 S WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO HOUSE. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2225 S BOUVIER 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 100 amp service and panel 32 space panel, 3-way switch replacements, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, bedroom fixtures, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault 1st floor and 2nd floor, r | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1750 DORRANCE ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING IN THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. **SEPARATE PERMIT(S) REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATIONS WORK.** | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1601 S 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 360kWac worth of solar inverters and 433.800kWdc worth of roof solar modules, conduit, wiring, ground-level readily-accessible utility disconnect. GP-2026-003235 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1437 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices on the fourth-floor apartment and connect the new devices to the existing fire alarm system. Provide all associated wiring, connections and modules. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2818 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1729 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS. 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. | — | SR HOME REMODELING LLC | 19145 |