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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 525 WATKINS 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 existing heat pump only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. Relocate outdoor unit from wall mount to lower roof (2 ft below). | — | East Coast Comfort | 19148 | |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007314 75k btu furnace , 2.5 condencer, 9 Diffusers/Registers connected to new ductwork |
| — |
| GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1538 S MARSTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A Service Replacement and Rewire: 200A 30ckt panel, meter socket, grounding and bonding, surge protection. All outlets, switches and lights to be rewired with AFCI protection: Bedrooms, bathrooms, living and dining room, kitchen circuits for appliances, basement, smoke/co detectors where necessary. ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2220 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationGP-2026-003611 Install one flat-wall awning sign power | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 305 MANTON ST | AlterationsREPLACING CURBTRAP AND FAI REPLACING PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3042 N SWANSON 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 | — | Alibey Management, Inc | 19134 |
| 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 | 315 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsComplete renovation of three (3) existing bathrooms and one (1) existing kitchen within an existing residential dwelling. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY FIVE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. A CLASS 1 MANUAL WET STANDPIPE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-003971 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5439 REGENT 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 | — | ADAM MCCALL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2710 DOTHAN PLZ | Alterationsinstall:(1)wc,(1)kitchen /dishwasher,(1)Lav,(1)shower(1)laundry sink | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITY (CUPP, MYREN & WRIGHT SAUNDERS BUILDINGS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 8213 SHAWNEE ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall new interior sanitary PVC drains and domestic pex water lines to newly installed fixtures. Install new sewer, FAI, 1"domestic water with backflow from curb into house. | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2207-25 N AMERICAN 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. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 156 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CONSOLIDATE THREE (3) EXISTING LOTS (PARCEL A: 131-43 W. COULTER STREET), (PARCEL B: 150-52 W. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE), AND (PARCEL C: 156 W. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE) INTO A SINGLE LOT; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6501 HARBISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001954 | — | JOSEPH VERNA | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-006031 Wiring and Installing all Outlets, Lights, Switches and Device, Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms and a new Service 2,500 Amp 3-Phase and 150 Amp Disconnects and Panels to each apartment | — | HARTE ELECTRICS INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2841 NORCOM CT | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITION (RAISED ROOF) TO AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | the starrett group | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 59 COUNTRY LANE DR | AlterationsInstall water and drain lines to new washer box and shower. | — | JESSE JONES | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 908 S 47TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove knob and tube wiring rewire 5 units unit 1F, 2F, 2R, 3F, 3R as per nec 2017 including lighting,switches,outlets and interconnected smoke and co alarms. Existing 5 meter pack to remain and house meter can and panel to remain | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5251 N 10TH ST | AlterationsFor Exterior Plumbing Work to include CURB TRAP and FRESH AIR INLET and MAIN DRAIN. "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" *PA20261735960* | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1728 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp service Rewire switches, receptacles, light fixtures. Install 110 volt smoke detectors w/battery backup All work done in accordance to NEC | — | ALESSANDRO RACIOPPO | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4707 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING (3) CIRCUITS TO 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING,SWITCHING,HEATER & EXHUAST FAN. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLIN G BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6146 WEBSTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE WALKOUT ROOF DECK AT THE FOURTH FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | T-B Contractor Co. | 19120 |