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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 606 E FLORA ST | Alterationsreplace house trap, fresh air inlet, and house main into basement | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19125 | |
| Issued Jun 27, 2026 | 2204 RITTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. |
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| Issued Jun 27, 2026 | 237 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseCommissaries and Catering Services | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1822 E HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950 XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2415 MEMPHIS ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2146 E LETTERLY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR RENOVATION AND ADDITION TO 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH REAR YARD DECK FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1500 FRANKFORD AVE | 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 18 SPRINKLER HEADS FOR NEW FLOOR PLAN | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2124 E LEHIGH AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-006712 TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF REAR OF STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | Cape Ford Construction Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 12 JEFFERSON ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001985 | — | US ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2209-11 E CUMBERLAND ST | AlterationsInstall a 2" Domestic water line and replace the existing 6"storm and 5"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1340 EARL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012783 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2401 KENSINGTON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 1.5" domestic, 6"storm and curb trap complete with fresh air intake. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2470 EMERALD 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. Installing 2 ton AC, 24k btu and furnace with 8 registers. | — | Paula de Lima Riberio | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1400-10 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, PRIVATE ROOF DECKS, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS THREE (3) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUTS AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.'s) AND TWENTY-SIX (26) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). INCLUDES HORIZONTAL EXITS AT THE 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANC | 26 | Moonrise Construction LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1700 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600A service, all lighting ,receptacles, show-window receptacles ,equipment hook-ups. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | L MOORE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2209-11 E CUMBERLAND ST | AlterationsInstall (6) lavatories, (6) water closets, (4) tub/shower, (1)laundry sink, (1) kitchen sink, (1)hot water heater, (1) hose bibs and (1) Backflow Device. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1412 E COLUMBIA AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelResidential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1435 E OXFORD ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1412 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace GFCI receptacles in 2nd floor bathrooms, install three additional GFCI at third floor bathroom with new electric lines. Existing electrical panel to remain. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2414 E FIRTH 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 new ductless mini split unit. No ductwork. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2542 TULIP ST | AlterationsInstalling 11 fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2401 ARAMINGO AVE | AlterationsSupply and install a 1-1/2" backflow preventer. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNorth East & West men and women's bathrooms. Remove/replace lighting fixtures. Remove/replace mirrors. Remove/replace hand dryers. | — | RCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2407 E DAUPHIN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010417 | 1 | Mark Grimaldi | 19125 |