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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 850 S SWANSON ST | AlterationsInstall new vanity with faucet, new tub with faucet, shower area new diverter. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19147 | |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 918 GREENWICH ST | Alterationscurb trap & FAI | — |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1226 S 6TH ST | AlterationsReplacing curb trap, main drain and fai. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 229 MONROE 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 138 KENILWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EXECCUTED CONTRACT. | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1121 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET AND HOUSE DRAIN. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1180 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEXCAVATION FOR UNDERPINNING (SP-2026-000792) AND ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. | — | Theodore Fatsher | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1100 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SOLE PRACTITIONER'S OFFICE (ACUPUNCTURE) IN UNIT 1 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | KP GENERAL CONTRACTOR LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1515 S 9TH ST | AlterationsReplacement of complete 3/4" water service, replacement of curb trap & fresh air inlet | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 129 LEAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's replace 100 amp panel all work as per 2017 nec code | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 209 WILDER ST | New Construction or AdditionsNew interior plumbing for 5 toilets, 5 lavatories (sinks), 3 showers, 1 kitchen, and 1 laundry | — | SPIRO NACO | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 633 CROSS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1548 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT & ARTIST STUDIO (B OCCUPANCIES) WITH APARTMENT UNITS ABOVE TWO (2) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (R-3 OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OB | 1 | ANTHONY GARBARINO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 850 S SWANSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; IN | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1140 S 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 18 fixtures, 1-KS, 1-WASHER, 5-TOILET, 5-LAV, 4-SHOWER/TUB, 1-WATER HEATER, 1-LAUNDRY SINK | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 729 WHARTON ST | AlterationsNew interior plumbing for 3 lavs, 3 w/c, 3 tubs, 1 kitchen & 1 laundry. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 117 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or Alterationre-wire 2 bathrooms fish new feeds up to the bathrooms fish cat8 wires to locations through out the house wire guest bedroom lights and switches to new wall | — | ACE ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 533 TITAN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1124 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | RF HOME REMODELING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1400 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP M USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION (RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES) TO INSTALL NEW SECURITY GATES AND GUARDRAILS AT EXISTING CHECKOUTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL WORK. | 1 | Iris Group Holdings LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1542 S CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring part of the home to eliminate knob & tube wiring. All wiring will be fished. | — | YOUR ELECTRIC NOW INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1140 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 Amp service, rewire full house outlets + switches | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001220 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1415 S PHILIP ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1123-25 S BROAD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19147 |