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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1112 BAINBRIDGE 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. Replacing the existing 3 ton furnace and ac units only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 | |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 |
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| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 632 CROSS ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-122364. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace (2) concrete blocks on front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 630, 634 Cross. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 831 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 726 S 7TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 632 CROSS ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 106 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of Star-Bolts per plan and Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1329 TITAN 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. REPLACE EXISTING 200-AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 200-AMP SERVICE - 40-Circuit Panel...Wire-in for (26) Recepts (14) SWS, (18) Lights (14) SWS, (6) Detectors, 1 AC Unit 2 Ton (Wire only - pull 19 amps), Electric Range, Disposal, Dishwasher & Microwave | — | ARMANDO ANTHONY | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 758 S 9TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 316 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 150 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Complete rewiring of the exiting house, service increase from 150 amp to 200 amp. | — | Gentian Rustemi | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 440 MANTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Underfloor Plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Shower (1) Toilet (1) Lav with Pipe Replacement | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 625-27 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install kitchen fire suppression system for commercial kitchen exhaust hood | — | TER-PRO LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ALTERATION TO THE TRASH ENCLOSURE FENCE AND EXTERIOR GATE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | 1 | C.H. SCHWERTNER & SON INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 943 FEDERAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure with a roof deck accessed by exterior stair. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 635 GERRITT 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 | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1534 S FRONT ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 904-38 S SWANSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 111 BAINBRIDGE 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 and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1436 S 12TH 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1112 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1112-20 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ATERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT EXISTING WALL AND CEILING COVERING WITH NEW DRYWALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************** | 1 | SHIFCO MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1207 LOMBARD 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 417 S BROAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure (not to exceed 70 ft. in height) that includes a full basement, a roof deck with two pilot houses and an elevator overrun, and 10 Class 1A bicycle parking spaces. Size and location per plan. | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 220 DICKINSON ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19147 |