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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1231-33 FEDERAL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19147 | |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1012 E MOYAMENSING AVE | New construction, addition, GFA change |
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| AVLV Development LLC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 825 DICKINSON ST | AlterationsHalf Water Service 3/4" Curb Stop to Meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 512R FITZWATER ST | AlterationsReplace cracked stack pipe. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 729 WHARTON 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. | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 513 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL WORK TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 638 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the property as per NEC | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 617 S 8TH ST | New Construction or Additions6 toilets, 6 lavy, 6 shower, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 indirect drains 1 sump pump | — | JOHN J DE STEFANO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 409 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationBABY ROOM -F&I 5-4”waifer lights in the babies room plus a dimmer switch. - Install Ceiling Fan plus a switch . - F&I a 4” wafer light in the closet plus a switch . F&I 4-20A TR , duplex receptacle in the babies room. LAUNDRY ROOM - Pull out existing 15A wires ran in the Laundry room. - F&I a 20A circuit for Washing Machine.- F&I a 30A circuit for Electric Dryer. F&I a 20A circuit for counter GFCI receptacle. - F&I 2-4”’waifer lights plus a switch. DECK - Install 3 wall scon | — | AGIM MUCAJ | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 712 FITZWATER 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. HVAC system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | ROYAL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1322 S REESE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.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 sh | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 704-10 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE RENOVATION TO THE BATHROOM IN UNIT #3 ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Subversive Building Services LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 911 CHRISTIAN ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1352 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-006236 ELECTRICAL: Install lighting, lighting controls, receptacles as per 2017 NEC. Service is existing. | — | ENERGY CONNECTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1439 E PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT ONLY. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | JOHN J DE STEFANO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 3rd floor addition | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1437 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8'-0" HOOD FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEPARATE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM** **NO BUILDING ALTERATIONS WITH THIS PERMIT** | — | DALE DEPRIEST | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 315 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsComplete renovation of three (3) existing bathrooms and one (1) existing kitchen within an existing residential dwelling. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 305 MANTON ST | AlterationsREPLACING CURBTRAP AND FAI REPLACING PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 611 S 7TH ST | AlterationsRough and finish plumbing for 4 floor drains, 1 hose bib, 1 water heater, 10 indirect waste drains, 11 lavatories, 1 backflow preventer and 3 water closets. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 738 S MILDRED ST | AlterationsReplace/Install curb trap complete with fresh air inlet and main house drain. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1183 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAMEND 07-06-2026 New dishwasher circuit - Fishing Only Installed Dual function GFCI/AFCI breaker for dishwasher circuit Run dedicated microwave circuit - fishing only Move receptacle on right side of stove up the wall 2 feet and Add two receptacles to stove side wall tapping from existing circuit. - fishing only Move bathroom receptacle to wall by bathroom door - fishing only Move refrigerator receptacle 2 ft. to the right - fishing only | — | Steven Ciannavei | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 11 QUEEN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-012404 | 1 | Elmer Leiva | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1415 S PHILIP ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing single family attached structure. details as per plan. no structural work included. | — | Volodymyr Krainyk | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 103 QUEEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A Service Replacement, Grounding & Bonding System, 30 Space Main Panel, 200A Meter Socket (Left-Side Feed), Complete Home Surge Protection Device | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |