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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ON 28TH FLOOR. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationInstall new panel and feeder Install level two EV charger and circuits qty. 6 ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC. |
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| SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 240 KALOS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012656 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 8215 SAINT MARTINS LN | Addition and/or AlterationChimney removal. First floor renovation of Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Powder Room, and Mudroom. New exterior door at north side of Mudroom, dropped sills of 2 kitchen windows. Second floor renovation of dressing room, primary bathroom, and bathrooms one and two. NO ADDITION APPROVED ON THIS OR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS IS APPROVED ON THIS. NO DIGGING OR EXCAVATION APPROVED ON THIS** | — | DENNIS F. MEYER INC. | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 738 S MILDRED ST | AlterationsReplace/Install curb trap complete with fresh air inlet and main house drain. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5022 ASPEN ST | AlterationsInstall DWV for kitchen sink, laundry, and remove & replace some branch piping in basement. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (BUILDING 'A') FOR USE AS A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY SERVING AN EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GOLF COURSE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Tamora Building Systems, Inc. | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 6136 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZATION FOR THE INTERIOR LAYOUT OF AN PREPARE FOOD SHOP IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 | Rories' At Work | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5738 PEMBERTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, install GFCIs, light and exhaust fan in bathroom. All Wires Are Fished. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 319 W SOMERSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the second-floor bathroom in an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for the associated Plumbing work. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1414 S PENN SQ | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REMOVAL OF PORTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND CREATION OF EXTERIOR TERRACE FOR EXISTING 43RD FLOOR RESIDENTIAL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | CLEMENS CONSTRUCTION CO INC.. | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 338 S 21ST 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. No work in the basement level. Per Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval: Masonry samples required for final approval: replacement brick, stucco, stone replacement material, and mortar for pointing | — | JOHN P HOVANEC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2316 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A TWO INCH (2") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING WORK | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 825 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL AND REAR ADDITIONS WITH INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2005 NEWCOMB ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior light fixture Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 613 W ANNSBURY 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 | — | Brian Kornegay | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3249 MEMPHIS ST | AlterationsREPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2910 MAGEE AVE | AlterationsReplace existing curb trap and fai | — | Eric Slifkin | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 4070 TORRESDALE AVE | AlterationsPeplace Water Distribution valve 1.5 inches | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1115 S 54TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000108 | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 447 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 29 Roof Mounted Solar Panels - 12.470 kW DC / 9.560 kW AC GP-2026-003498 | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5022 ASPEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall total rewire as per NEC and change circuit breaker panel with existing service. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5131 HARLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Eugene Dudley 3 LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1322 S 53RD ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE SIX (6) LOTS (PARCEL A (1,817.6 SQ. FT.), PARCEL B (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL C (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL D (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL E (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), AND PARCEL F (1,667.7 SQ. FT.) FROM FOUR (4) ZONING LOTS (PREMISES G, PREMISES H, PREMISES I, AND PREMISES J). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3808 N 17TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel3pc Bath with walk in shower | — | JAY EARL D | 19140 |