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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 8, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** 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. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
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| Issued May 8, 2026 |
| 1140 S 6TH 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers |
| — |
| paul lebon |
| 19147 |
| Issued May 8, 2026 | 1431 S CLARION ST | AlterationsReplace section of main drain to house, backwater valve. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19147 |
| Issued May 8, 2026 | 716 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK WITH ASSOCIATED ACCESS STAIRWAY TO THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | SHAWN M BRODSKY | 19147 |
| Issued May 8, 2026 | 1523 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS AND LINTELS TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION PLAN. | — | NICHOLAS FOSCHINI | 19147 |
| Issued May 8, 2026 | 1016 E MOYAMENSING AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew one story addition to an existing three story single-family structure with rear canopy. Addition to create a four story structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. | — | Ping Architects | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1206 ALTER ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1108 WEBSTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011151 | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 758 S 10TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR LODGING HOUSE - TRANSIENT WITH FIVE (5) GUEST ROOMS (VISITOR ACCOMODATION, GROUP R-3) IN AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1108 WEBSTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011151 | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH 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. Alteration/Repair STRICTLY prohibited with this permit. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1108 WEBSTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-011151 | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19147 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 636 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsRun drain and supply lines for 4.5 bath, kitchen and laundry room | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19147 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 621 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration3 star bolts on front facade and 6 star bolts on rear facade, details as shown on the plans. | — | RPK Construction LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 705 ANNIN 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 119 GREENWICH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 1202 ALTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Ping Architects | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 752 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-006074 | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 1317 DICKINSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 1506-08 E PASSYUNK AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-000815 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsSEAL (1) LATERAL ON CATHARINE ST CONFLICTING WITH PECO VAULT | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 1352 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 65 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall and ceiling layouts. | — | Willetts Sprinkler Design, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 4, 2026 | 209 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew three story rear addition to existing 3 story single family dwelling, with interior reconfiguration of stairs and partitions. details as shown in the plans. | — | KJS Construction, PC | 19147 |
| Issued May 4, 2026 | 714 S RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19147 |
| Issued May 4, 2026 | 800 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19147 |