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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 |
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| 18 W ROCKLAND ST |
| Addition and/or Alterationrewiring of home 200 amp service install as per 2020 NEC code |
| — |
| B8 Construction LLC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 11863 BRANDON RD | Alterationsreplace curb traps, install new FAIs | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3906 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 | 1231-33 FEDERAL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 4018 CAMBRIDGE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-009834 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2539 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationBench Footing Installation to increase basement ceiling height from 6'-8 to 7'-4", installation of egress well. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 445 W PENN 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. | — | Dream Home Developers LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1901 FITZWATER 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 | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1231-33 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or Alteration Installation of a 3.080 KW DC solar system, consisting of (7) ENPHASE: IQ8A-72-2-US MICROINVERTERS. Installation of 200A Main Breaker. all as per NEC 2017. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1150 ANCHOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.16 KW DC solar photovoltaic system consisting of 12 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2017 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Philly Office Retail LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1810 HULSEMAN ST | AlterationsReplacing Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2119 E FIRTH ST | Addition and/or Alteration• Box Installations, mounting plastic boxes to studs for all future outlets. The wall studs and ceiling joints will be open for installations. • Running the wires, pulling non-metallic sheathed romex cable from the circuit panel out to the new kitchen addition. • Running independent separate power lines so appliances. • Running 20-amp circuits for countertop outlets. • Wiring countertop and receptacles with GFCI protection. | — | LIP Electric LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 652 E ANNSBURY ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water distribution pipe. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5044 PARRISH ST | AlterationsAMENDED 07.02.26 TO INCLUDE Repairing House Drain. REPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 512R FITZWATER ST | AlterationsReplace cracked stack pipe. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3210 S 17TH ST | AlterationsReplacing Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2927 GUILFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY FRONT ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Meiting Liu | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2645 N 8TH ST | AlterationsInstalling 13 Fixtures 2 Lavs 4 Toilets 2 KS 1 Washers 4 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 800-34 WALNUT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO URGENT CARE FACILITY. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | KEVIN MCGINN PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationIT room and cabling plenum 250' | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7304 MERGANSER PL | AlterationsReplacing existing storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19153 |