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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3063 GERMANTOWN AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-017445 and 2026-085473 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT EXTERIOR WALL 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. | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19133 |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2748 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007446 installation of lighting fixtures, replacement and updating of switches and receptacles, minor branch circuit alterations device replacements and testing od electinig. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19134 |
| 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 | 4610 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. 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 SPACE IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1229 S 23RD ST | AlterationsReplace existing water service | — | Eric Slifkin | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2207 E SERGEANT ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | JPB PM LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3180 TULIP ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2559 N NEWKIRK ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-068885 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING AS 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 ADDRESSE | — | Camdava Enterprise LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 617 S 8TH ST | New Construction or Additions6 toilets, 6 lavy, 6 shower, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 indirect drains 1 sump pump | — | JOHN J DE STEFANO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4501 LARCHWOOD AVE | 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | MMA MECHANICAL INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 925 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew roof deck on rear 2nd floor roof with access from existing 3rd floor, and a rear deck as per approved plan. | — | Studio C Architecture LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 250 N 2ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeInstallation of louvered pergola over existing rooftop | — | Distinctive Outdoor Structures LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 12015 FARWELL RD | AlterationsFull 3/4" Water Service Line Replacement. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1116 N BODINE ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon electric water heater. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE COMPLETE REWIRING OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, DEVICES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS PER 2021 CODE REQUIREMENTS. INSTALL TWO (2) NEW 125-AMP ELECTRICAL PANELS, ONE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT, AND ONE (1) NEW 100-AMP HOUSE PANEL FOR COMMON AREAS AND HOUSE LOADS. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 18 W ROCKLAND ST | Alterationsrenovation 1 kitchen and 1 bath add 1 bath with piping . 2-WC, 2 Lav, and 1-tub/shower and 1-KS | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2002 HART LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1818 HARRISON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5725 WYALUSING AVE | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1837 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsLEGALIZATION FOR THE INISTALLATION OF ROOF TOP UNIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | RANDY HO | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1626 S 11TH ST | AlterationsiIstall curb trap | — | JOHN J DE STEFANO | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 319 W SOMERSET ST | AlterationsRemove tub and install a shower. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 7007 BRENTWOOD RD | AlterationsReplace 3/4" 1/2 water service in meter pit. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 7843 BROUS AVE | AlterationsREPLACE SORM AND SANITARY CURB TRAPS AND FRESH AIR INLETS | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1900 KITTY HAWK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR FITOUT OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | BSI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19112 |