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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 6624 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationCHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO A-2 AND INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. | 1 | Integrated Design Solution Group | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER ST |
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| 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. |
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| Hillsborough Holdings, LLC. |
| 19150 |
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 1306 S 48TH ST | Alterationsnstallation of 3.5 bathroom 1 laundry, 1 kitchen on first floor | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 906 ARCH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 4413 N BROAD 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 | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1943 N GRATZ ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 729 E WOODLAWN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 5008 PARRISH 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 613 N GALLOWAY ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 344 DELMAR ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19128 |
| 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 | 1683 MARGARET 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| 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 | 1334 SAINT VINCENT ST | FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A CMU FENCE WALL (N.T.E. 6'-0" IN HEIGHT) WITH GATE AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AS PER APPROVED PLANS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2021-113814. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 5221 EUCLID ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 4045 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWIRE THE COFFEE SHOP, NEW SWITCHES, OUTLETS, LIGHTS, EXIT, and ER LIGHTS, ACCORDING TO NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 452 N 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 632 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INFILLS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 3 | VELAR STONE LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 6019 MASCHER 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. Replace the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork. PHDC WO 222032 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 9236 ANGUS PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Nex Gen Exterior Home Remodeling | 19114 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 4836 OGDEN ST | AlterationsRepairing house drain. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 3305 A ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED MAIN ROOF, BAY ROOF. BAY FINSIHES, AND BAY WINDOWS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-015669. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-015669. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 2810 N 8TH ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 3423 W COULTER 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. Remove and replace 2 existing radiators with new radiators | — | Lapstone LLC | 19129 |