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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 669 N 39TH ST | New Construction: INSTALL 400A MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTAMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL.WIRING THROUGHOUT ,INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES,OUTLETS,SWITCHES,HARD WIRE SMOKE ALARMS,GROUNDING SYSTEM,EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS INSTALL ENTIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 |
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| 3947 BARING ST |
| Addition and/or Alteration200A Service Replacement - 200A Meter Socket - 200A 30 Space Panel - Grounding & Bonding System - EMT protection - Complete Home Surge Protection Device |
| — |
| GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC |
| 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3925 WALNUT ST | AlterationsINSTALL 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19104 |
| 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 | 711 N 35TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | Tota Builders, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4044 W GIRARD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001330 INSTALL NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3710 MANTUA AVE | AlterationsReplace curb trap and fresh air inlet Replace main drain in basement | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3700-34 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD RAILS AND LADDERS. 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 | GUIDI E P INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 528 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | WOODEN BOX LLC | 19104 |
| 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 | 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 29, 2026 | 3938 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height Affordable program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3940 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height Affordable program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3832 MELON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an two story with cellar attach structure for use as One-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001140 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 612 UNION ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height Affordable program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 521 N HOLLY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel3pcs Bath with Shower | — | JAY EARL D | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 4228 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace smoke detectors and batteries for fire alarm system. No wiring to be done. | — | Brian Monroe | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3917 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height Affordable program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3944 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height Affordable program | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | P AGNES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) TIER OPEN PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL ENCLOSED GARAGE LEVEL AT GROUND LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED, STANDPIPES REQUIRED PER NFPA 14. PRE-CAST CONCRETE FABRICATION BY NITTERHOUSE CONCRETE (PCI CERTIFIED) *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3837 MOUNT VERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection on an attach corner structure for use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3830 MELON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an two story with cellar attach structure for use as One-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 27, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring a three-story dwelling unit that is a mixed use dwelling which includes three apartments and a commercial use space. Installing metallic and non-metallic cables, electrical conduit for the power, lighting, receptacles, smoke alarms, appliances and fire alarm devices and each apartment and vacant commercial space (SEPARATE FITOUT PERMIT REQ'D) and the common areas throughout the building. Installing a 400 amp main service &supply power to each other panels in the building.-PER APPROVED DRA | — | marquis henderson | C | 19104 |