1609 Wharton Street, Philadelphia
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Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2026Issued
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 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Expired
For the structural repair to exterior wall, joists and roof to resolve case #cf-2025-100465. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-100465.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
**make safe permit** for repairs to the exterior masonry side wall damaged by vehicle impact to comply with violation case # cf-2025-091962. 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-2025-091962. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. **2018 iebc review**
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Supplying and installing new 200-amp service complete with bonding and grounding.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
For the structural repair to exterior wall to resolve case #cf-2024-018556. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-018556.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
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 a new 95% furnace, ductwork, 12 supply registers, and 2 return registers
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Run new waste stack for two bathrooms including new waste lines for fixtures. run new water lines to all fixtures, run branch and waste lines for powder room. run water lines for powder room. run waste and water lines for kitchen and laundry. install and finish with new fixtures including three water closets, lavs, and 2 shower/tubs. kitchen sink install to new waste and water lines, laundry and water heater. 11 total fixtures
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Complete rewire, 200amp service upgrade as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
*homeowner performing work* ez permit standards alterations 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. 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, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* approved scope of work the approved alterations for this permit are limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor per submitted engineer letter.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- General permit minor Jun 2023Completed
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 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Remove the existing frayed 100 amp service entrance on the front exterior of the home. supply and install one new 100 amp service entrance cable in its place. supply and install two 8' ground rods and one grounding bridge. supply and install one ground wire from the electrical panel to the water meter. as per 2017 nec
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