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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 231 MONROE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003334 | — | ENTON RAPUSHI | 19147 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 500-02 SOUTH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. |
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| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1415 S PHILIP 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. New heat pump, condenser, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Volodymyr Krainyk | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | AlterationsSeal sewer Lateral (for demo) | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH 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 (2) furnaces (60K BTU & 40K BTU), (2) AC units (2.5 ton & 2 ton), ductwork, and 17 diffusers in an existing single family dwelling. | — | ADMIR VELKU | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 729 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) STARBOLTS AND INTERIOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 622 S FRONT ST | AlterationsReplace front rain leader. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 217 MONROE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1226 S CLARION ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000443 | 1 | CHRISTOPHER LORD | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1513 S 2ND ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace three water closets, three bathroom sinks, one kitchen sink, one shower and one tub. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1116 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005752 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 617 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRough in, outlets, switches, lights, finish, devices. Installation of 4-gang meter bank with a 400 AMP service with grounding as per 2017 NEC. Installation of fire alarm per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1114 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005751 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 129 LEAGUE ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 hose bibb, 1 kitchen sink, 2 water closets, 2 shower/tubs & 2 lavatories. | — | RICHARD L WURGLEY JR. | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 129 LEAGUE 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. New HVAC, 75k btu, 2.5 ton AC, 8 registers. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. No exterior wo | — | RICHARD L WURGLEY JR. | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1327 ANNIN ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap and F.A,I | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 5, 2026 | 1101 WASHINGTON AVE | AlterationsKitchen sink relocation | — | MICHAEL SPENCE | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 5, 2026 | 904 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 Jul 4, 2026 | 766 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionFor the erection of (1) Two-Story Attached Structure as an accessory use (ADU + Garage) to an existing Two-Story primary building which is used as a single family dwelling. See Zoning Permit ZP-2024-009052 for Zoning variance. BBS granted variance with provisos: 1. Panic hardware on gates 2. Alley has 2-hour fire rating 3. Maintain easement and variance is voided if easement extinguished 4. Alley remains clear to provide safe passage | 1 | QB 3 LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1231-33 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or Alteration Installation of a 3.080 KW DC solar system, consisting of (7) ENPHASE: IQ8A-72-2-US MICROINVERTERS. Installation of 200A Main Breaker. all as per NEC 2017. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 736 MEDINA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace wiring throughout kitchen, powder room, hallway and bedroom. Install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuit to supply power to relocated HVAC unit on the roof. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | ACE ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alteration of the existing three story house with basement and addition deck on the rear and on the side | — | ADMIR VELKU | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 747 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsREPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 524 CROSS 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 a 3:1 ductless system | — | Ronald Musser | 19147 |