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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 425 S 42ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL NEW FRESH AIR INLET/TRAP FOR NEW SANITARY CONNECTION. INSTALL 4" DW SERVICE TO BUILDING. INSTALL NEW 6" LATERAL PIPING FROM EXISTING CONNECTION - INCLUDING NEW FAI/TRAP | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | New Construction or Additions |
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| Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC |
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| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001915 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 832 N PRESTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001858 Install 13R fire sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 701 N 42ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a two story addition over existing one story and one story addition over existing two story portion of an existing structure to use as three family dwelling. size and location as shown in the plan. | — | kevin brown | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3948 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002761 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 2 roof drains for a new roof, and install 1 hose bib | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3946 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002760 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3946 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002760 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4219 PINE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3948 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002761 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3948 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002761 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO A SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Isa Dalipaj | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 860 N 44TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400-amp MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN PER NEC 2017 NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM; ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Alterationsfurnish & install new fixtures, associated domestic water, sanity & vent piping. including (1) bottle filler, & (1) Mop Receptor | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3946 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002760 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE REROUTING AND REPLACEMENTS OF PIPING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3655-75 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY ANIMATED ILLUMINATION FREESTANDING DIGITAL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003465 | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3601 MARKET 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 14 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall and ceiling layouts. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3711 MARKET 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 (53) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |