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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3833 BROWN 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 | 3718 LOCUST WALK | 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 (95) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 |
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| A & S SPRINKLER CO INC |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 883 N 45TH 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 AS PER 2017 NEC. WIRE AND TRIM OUT THE ENTIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | CDO Group Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 839 N 39TH 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 | 4275 VIOLA ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL PA20261811325 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3605 MELON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of 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 | 3915 BROWN 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 6, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck, roof deck access structure, and balconies. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Pace Architecture and Design | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 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 (2) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations to 5th floor | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3600-90 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3941 ASPEN ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationMODIFY EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: PROVIDE NEW DEVICES, RELOCATE AND DEMO EXISTING DEVICES IN THE AUDIO BOOTH. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3501 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3401-39 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTRURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or Additionsexterior sanitary and 2" domestic water service 5'-0" out of the building | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or Additionsexterior sanitary and 2" domestic water 5'-0" out of building | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4001-13 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MERCANTILE BUILDING (RETAIL STORE). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF AUTOMATIC GATES. 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 | Iris Group Holdings LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3851 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. Affordable housing Turn Key program. | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3844 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. Affordable housing Turn Key program. | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3842 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. Affordable housing Turn Key program. | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| 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 2, 2026 | 3902 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE.(SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS) | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3855 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE.(SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS) | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 4018 CAMBRIDGE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-009834 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19104 |