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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-003975 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19104 | |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-003975 | — |
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| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of one internally illuminated channel letter sign. Size and location per pla. | — | GEORGE KENNEDY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-003978 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003975 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 3936 FOLSOM ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002756 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 712 N 43RD ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. NO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | ARRICK J WISE | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 4012 MARKET ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-006997 Install fire alarm system throughout. | — | BENG DING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 3937 FOLSOM ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002757 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | PARADIGM MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 3940 FOLSOM ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002759 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionInstall a 1000-amp electrical service with 14 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 125-amp subpanel for the house panel, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 13 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Install interconnect | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesSITEWORK FOR UTILITY WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 883 N 45TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950XLT3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS.** ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsProvide domestic services from private cost to new buildings being constructed. Provide sanitary from private cost to private sewer infrastructure. Install traps and fresh air inlets as required for each individual townhouse. Work performed per PPC and approved plans. | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4301 CHESTNUT 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. Kitchen suppression system | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | PARADIGM MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3118-98 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | FLATIRON BUILDING COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionInstall a 1000-amp electrical service with 13 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 125-amp subpanel for the house panel, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 12 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Install interconnect | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionInstall a 800-amp electrical service with 9 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 250-amp subpanel for the house panel, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 8 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Install interconnected | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4104-08 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or Alteration10 - Remove existing chain mount 8' fluorescent strip light. 10 - Supply and install chain mount 8' strip light. NO WIRING | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionInstall a 600-amp electrical service with 9 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 125-amp subpanel for the house panel, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 8 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Install interconnected | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002754 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19104 |