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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 | |
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| Issued Jun 23, 2026 |
| 207 E PENN ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE |
| 1 |
| SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5007 PULASKI AVE | 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 116 W WALNUT LN | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service upgrade. New meter can, emergency disconnect and Panel. All wires to be installed in existing walls and ceilings | — | Fisher Electrical Construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseVacant | — | MATT MASTERPASQUA | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 324 EARLHAM TER | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service with a full interior rewire | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 5625 MUSGRAVE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2961 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall electrical equipment for the replacement of a cooling tower as listed on JF Hierholzer Contract 6159 Relates to Mechanical Permit MP-2026-002619 | — | JF HIERHOLZER MECHANICAL & ELECTRIC INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 120 W TULPEHOCKEN ST | AlterationsReplacement of 4" partial main house drain exterior. | — | MARC K DANIELS | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseVacant | — | MATT MASTERPASQUA | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 21, 2026 | 6344 ROSS 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 | — | — | 19144 |
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