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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1623 WEBSTER ST |
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| New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006672 |
| — |
| SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP |
| 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 | 1322 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2337 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain in rear of property | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1430 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1233 S 23RD 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 | — | Melvin and Melvin Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 511 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 | — | BJG & Associates LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2124 SAINT ALBANS ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LEUPOLD & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2643 LATONA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005921 | — | Plumbing Resolution Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2515 MANTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2023-001534 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1911 FITZWATER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2017 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF AN EXISTING REAR SECOND STORY ROOF DECK TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. NO CHANGE IN SIZE AND HEIGHT. | — | DIANTONIO & BONGIOVANNI LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2205 KATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRenovation of existing SFH. Rear & 3rd fl addition with pilot house and roof deck. Foundation work. No underpinning. | — | Ben Franklin Builders LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1.5” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2026 KATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA change3rd floor and rear 2nd floor addition to an existing two-story single family structure with roof deck and roof access structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. | — | Common Practice Design Studio, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1536 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 500-40 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO AN EXISTING GROUP B TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR M.E.P. WORK. **ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED.** | 1 | FRANK R LAMARRA BUILDERS & CON | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2716 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL CHILLED AND HEATING WATER PIPING MAINS, BRANCHES, AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS TO SERVICE NEW FANS COIL UNITS AND VAV SEVICES TO SERVICE NEW LAB RESEARCH SPACES. NO DUCTWORK INSTALLED WITHIN THIS SCOPE OF WORK. | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 612 S BAMBREY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER 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 60K BTU 95% furnace, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | ANTHONY CASILE | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 414 S CARLISLE 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 | — | — | 19146 |