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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 224 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire of New Coffee Shop With New Outlets, Switches, and Lighting Per 2017 NEC Code ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 140 S BROAD 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. |
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| HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC |
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| 19102 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 138 W WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN/PHC APPROVAL. | — | CMX Construction | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 280 S 52ND ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3925 WALNUT ST | AlterationsINSTALL 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1631 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2817 N FAIRHILL 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| 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 | 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 | 1802 LATONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS. | — | jessica fernandez | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 602 TYSON 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| 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 | 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 | 1700 ELLSWORTH ST | New ConstructionInstall New 200 amp Service And complete Electrical Fit Out Of Single Family Home To NEC 2017 | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1047 S 51ST ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5531 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 8 additional duplex receptacles and 4 ceiling light fixtures 1st and 2nd floor. | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2225 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 200 amp service upgrade, wire through single family, decora devices, switches, rec, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2017 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4031 PRIMROSE RD | 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 | — | — | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2701-99 BELMONT AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TANK INSTALLATION AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ANTHONY BIDDLE CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 3rd floor addition | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2245 CROSS ST | Addition and/or Alteration100A Service Replacement: - 100A Meter Socket - 100A 30 Space Panel - Grounding & Bonding System - Complete Home Surge Protection Device - 4-Prong Dryer outlet replacement | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2205 DELANCEY PL | AlterationsThird floor bathroom renovation 2nd floor bathroom renovation Alter drain, water and vent lines to meet new bathroom fixture requirements Alter drain and water lines for washing machine on 3rd fl Install washing machine (other) Install finished fixtures for each bathroom Replace 1st fl lav faucet | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4101 MARKET ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001314 Install (376) sprinklers on 7th floor | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2325 N FRONT ST | AlterationsCAST AND COPPER 1 WATER CLOSET; 1 LAV; 1 HAND SINK; 1 TWO BASIN SINK; 1 HOT WATER HEATER | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2549 W SILVER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-033580. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-033580. | — | BLACKMON REAL ESTATE LLC | 19132 |