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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5044 N FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19120 | |
| 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. |
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| 1 |
| JOHN MCCOUBREY |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2238 S 5TH ST | AlterationsEmergency: replace Curb Trap & FAI, footway | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH PARKING GARAGE NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-001568) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2956 HELLERMAN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPHDC WO 222199 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19149 |
| 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 | 3022 BELGRADE 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. 92% 40K BTU furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1212 S 17TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-011341 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6261 N 17TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19141 |
| 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 | 1252 UNRUH 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 | 8125 SHAWNEE ST | Alterationsstorm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 241 W GEORGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire of 2nd and 3rd floor addition | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4723 SHELDON ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | DEMOLAB & CONSTRUCTION | 19127 |
| 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 | 4235-37 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (4) temp generators (2) are 320 kw and the other (2) 70 kw for a concert | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2018 W TIOGA ST | 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 | 2844 W GLENWOOD AVE | 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 424 BELGRADE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001323 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| 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 | 1915 FITZWATER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012057 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 215-51 W ERIE AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | C | 19140 |
| 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 | 130 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING UNIT. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF BATHROOM FIXTURES AND FINISHES. 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 | Infinity Realty Group, LLC | C | 19106 |