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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3406-46 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE ROOF TO INSTALL FALL-PROTECTION GUARDS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GUIDI E P INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or Alterations |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 674 UNION ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attached structure. (Size and Location as Shown on Plans) | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 666 UNION ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attached structure. (Size and Location as Shown on Plans) | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 4018 CAMBRIDGE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-009834 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 710 N 43RD ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 886 N 41ST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Christopher Johnson | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 600-08 N 40TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 16'-0" hood system. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 4101 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE SEVENTH FLOOR LEVEL WITH EXISTING 6” FIRE SERVICE AND 6" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3205 SUMMER ST | Retaining WallFOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING REATINING WALL. WORK TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF A WOOD FENCE TO ENCLOSE THE SIDE AND REAR SIDE OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. | — | — | 19104 |
| 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 | 860 N 44TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsHouse/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet 1.5" Water Distribution | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4066 SPRING GARDEN ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-022032. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4064, 4068 Spring Garden. Remove rear cmu yard wall and replace with 6' chain link fence around perimeter. Clean debris in rear yard of 4064 Spring Garden. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 747 N 39TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attached structure. (Size and Location as Shown on Plans) | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3401 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************* | 1 | Railroad Construction Company, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4066 SPRING GARDEN 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3401 HAMILTON ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3200-60 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew theater lighting, controls, power & dimming panels. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one story addition to use as receiving/support area for previously approved loading docks and for the installation of new medical gas tanks and related equipment accessory to an existing hospital complex (CHOP). size and location as shown in the plan. | — | BLANK ROME LLP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A SIX-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, SIX-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE PUMP, FIRE SPRINKLERED SYSTEM AND STANDPIPES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, NFPA 13, NFPA 14 AND NFPA 20. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4030-60 BROWN ST | AlterationsRelocate water and drain line for toilet and sink. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 661 N 37TH 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 90K BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | LAWRENCE LAMANTIA | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4136 LANCASTER AVE | 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001140: Install new 100 amp panel, receptacles, lighting, lighting switches and controls, and tele/data wiring as per 2017 NEC. | — | WHITEMARSH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF (18) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL DUCTWORK, EXHAUST, MAKEUP AIR FANS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19104 |