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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3620 ASPEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS FOR THE UPPER LEVEL UNITS. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTI | 4 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19104 |
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| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 716 N 43RD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED, FOUR-STORY BUILDING WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT, FRONT PORCH AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS ONLY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *RECORDED DEED OF CONSOLIDATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO CO ISSUANCE* | 20 | LA88 REMOD INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE 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 (159) sprinklers on 5th floor for pharmacy relocation | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3406-46 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4220 W THOMPSON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 901 N 43RD ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH ASSEMBLY & EMTERTAINMENT ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE FIT-OUT OF SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (B OCCUPANCY) ON PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | PALMIERI ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 901 N 43RD ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-003047. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 903 N. 43rd St. Insulate and sheath c/w 903 N. 43rd if necessary. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 421 N PRESTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R MINIMUM. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *IEBC 2018* | 3 | KJS Construction, PC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1049 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire house (fishing) to bring it up to code, layout not changing | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 3400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER PER APPROVED PLANS. NO CHANGE IN SIZE/ ANGLE OR LOCATION OF ANY PARKING SPACES INVOLVED AS A PART OF INSTALLATION. | 4 | LANE-VALENTE INDUSTRIES INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 619 N 35TH ST | AlterationsInstallation of plumbing fixtures with piping. 1 EWH, 2 LAV, 2 WC, 1 Mop Sink, 1 KS, 1 Water Fountain | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionInstall a 800-amp electrical service system with 10 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 8 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. | — | Rameses Lee | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 619 N 35TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding new light fixtures, outlets, switches, exit signs ,emergency lights, fire alarm as per new fit out plans. -NOTED: TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTS REQ"D THROUGHOUT(SEE NOTE 5)- | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4201 CHESTNUT ST | ExcavationCOMMERCIAL EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR ZP-2021-016192 | — | J F HUEBNER & SON INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide (14) 2x4's, (19) 2x2's, (5) diameter lights, (5) downlights, (2) wall mount strips, (6) exits, (10) ceiling sensors, (17) switches, (70) duplex outlets, (16) quad outlets, (4) USB outlets, (21) GFI outlets, (38) tele data box and pathway to ceiling, (7) card reader boxes and pathway, and relocate (15) speakers as per 2017 NEC. Install (4) fire alarm speaker strobes and (4) fire alarm strobes as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | FRANK FISHER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 765 N 38TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attached structure with cellar to use as single family household living, size and location as shown in the plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3517 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height, Turn key affordable housing program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 740 N 38TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height, Turn key affordable housing program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 735 N DEKALB ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a attached structure with cellar to use as single family household living, size and location as shown in the plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS 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 OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **PERMIT CP-2020-002249 MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY CO** | 1 | 4041 CORPORATION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 501 UNIVERSITY AVE | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19104 |