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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM UNIT (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | JOHN MCCOUBREY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001954 |
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| JOSEPH VERNA |
| C |
| 19149 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-006460 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 7320 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5327 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING SECOND STORY AND AT THE REAR FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R2 (4 DWELLING UNITS) IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | MWMT Construction Co. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 248 S 54TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPHDC WO 222331 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19139 |
| 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 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006414 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2225 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200-Amps Service and panel with proper grounding and bonding. Install all wiring and boxes for lights switches and receptacle outlets. Install dedicated branch circuits for appliances and smoke detectors interconnect throughout. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1601 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | PMC Construction & Development | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6326 LIMEKILN PIKE | AlterationsRough and finish: (2) toilet (2) lavatories (1) tub shower (1) kitchen sink (1) water heater (1) laundry tub | — | WILLIAM BIERMAN JR | 19138 |
| 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 | 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 | 819-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THIRD FLOOR SPACE WITHIN AN EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5 CRESCENT DR | Addition and/or AlterationReplace light fixtures, install new lighting controls, install new duplex receptacles, relocate furniture feeds, install floor boxes, rough in raceways for low-voltage cabling. All work per approved plans ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT; SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED*** | — | Wm A J Shaeffer & Sons | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1654 W MENTOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 5.22 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2227-33 N AMERICAN ST | FoundationINSTALLATION OF FOUNDATIONS FOR PROPOSED SCULPTURES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF FIVE FEET. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2190 CHURCH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-038022- FOR A RETAINING WALL REPAIR PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-038022. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THI | 1 | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1437 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8'-0" HOOD FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEPARATE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM** **NO BUILDING ALTERATIONS WITH THIS PERMIT** | — | DALE DEPRIEST | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1700-06 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO I4 OCCUPANCY (CHILD DAY CARE) ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GERALD KEVIN SMITH | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 428 BELGRADE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001326 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5837 N MARSHALL 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A 3-STORY ADDITION ON EXISTING 1-STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT **ROOF TRUSS SHALL BE DEFERRED SUBMISSION.** | 8 | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1434 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO CREATE A 3 DWELLING BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | C | 19140 |