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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, 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 | 19125 | |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST |
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| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2539 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationBench Footing Installation to increase basement ceiling height from 6'-8 to 7'-4", installation of egress well. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2119 E FIRTH ST | Addition and/or Alteration• Box Installations, mounting plastic boxes to studs for all future outlets. The wall studs and ceiling joints will be open for installations. • Running the wires, pulling non-metallic sheathed romex cable from the circuit panel out to the new kitchen addition. • Running independent separate power lines so appliances. • Running 20-amp circuits for countertop outlets. • Wiring countertop and receptacles with GFCI protection. | — | LIP Electric LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1647 E BERKS 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. Install (2) 92% 60K BTU gas furnaces, (2) 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 20 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1020-84 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING THIRD AND FIFTH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Bridge One Construction, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2619 E HAGERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLING. DETAILS AS SHWON IN THE PLAN. WORK INCLUDES SELECTIVE INTERIOR DEMOLITION, RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE INTERIOR STAIR, NEW NON-LOAD-BEARING INTERIOR PARTITIONS, SELECTIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF FLOOR FRAMING, REMOVAL OF INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING MASONRY WALL AND REPLACEMENT OF SELECTED WINDOWS AND DOORS WITHIN EXISTING OPENINGS, & LOCALIZED EXTERIOR BRICK REPOINTING. | — | Jordan Katz | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2223 RITTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2207 E SERGEANT 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 | — | JPB PM LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1910 E HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1400-10 FRANKFORD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001263 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND UNDERPINNING. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1313 FRANKFORD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of storm & sanitary curb traps, storm & sanitary fresh air inlets, storm & sanitary main drains. Installation of 1.5" domestic water service & 1.5" backflow | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2523 SEPVIVA ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Permit Philly LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 700 MOYER ST | Parking OnlyNO NEW DEVELOPMENT. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1344 E MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations with rear addition to ana existing attached structure. Joist replacement not to exceed 2/3. No extension or creation of habitable space in the basement. | — | Kenny Grono | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2304 E SERGEANT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of an EVC System to a single family or two-family dwelling with existing onsite parking | — | RYAN GAGLIARDI | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1500 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 428 BELGRADE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001326 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 426 BELGRADE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001325 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 424 BELGRADE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001323 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1340 EARL ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001317 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-001985 | — | HALAHAN PLUMBING INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2417 E DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to the existing pilot house. Size and location per plan. | — | MCDERMOTT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |