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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New Construction**2018 IBC REVIEW** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS | 3 | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
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| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS, NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TENANT FITOUT* *2018 IEBC* *EXCAVATION WORK UNDER SP-2026-000794* | 1 | Tester Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | Affinity One Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1216 S 31ST ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011342 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1259 S 23RD 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. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1511 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011344 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000053 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2128 CARPENTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1200-18 S 32ND 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 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1011 S CHADWICK 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 Partial rewire with replacement outlets, lights, switches, fixtures. Existing smoke/co detectors to remain. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan in the kitchen Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets in backyard Install 2 exterior light fixtures Install 4 interior outlet on new wall | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 633 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1255 S 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL 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 100K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1450-52 POINT BREEZE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SOIL PIPE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1514 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400A main service and meter bank ,fire alarm and rewire of a 3 unit property as per APPROVED plans-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: LOW FREQUENCY SOUNDER BASES ,AND HORN/STROBES IN LIVING RMS. SMOKE DETECTOR REQ'D AT FACP LOCATION- | — | Jermaine Smith | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel . | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2628 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 (COMMERCIAL AREA) & 13R (RESIDENTIAL AREA) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 729 S 17TH 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 (2) HVAC systems. Each system will have a 92% 60K BTU furnace, 24K BTU AC, new ductwork, and 6 diffusers (12 total) | — | PINHAS MALKA | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 518 S 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A TWO-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove and relocate automatic fire alarm system devices due to renovations throughout building as per 2016 NFP 72. | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1247 S 23RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | ABSOLUTE PLUMBING AND HEATING INC | 19146 |
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