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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | AlterationsFurnish and install (2) lavatories, (2) water closets, and 2 floor drains for new bathroom. F&I (1) mop sink for new janitors closet. Install (2) sinks, (2) floor drains and equipment plumbing connection for new Café Kiosk. |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2930 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationAddition & Alteration to the existing FA system . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 4231-41 LOCUST ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-000886 FOR THE FACADE REPAIR WORK AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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-2026-000886. | 20 | WILLIAM OEHLER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001915 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 600-08 N 40TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (16'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 885-87 N 41ST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and locations as shown in plans. | — | Christopher Johnson | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 319-39 N 41ST ST | AlterationsROUGH IN AND FINISH FOR NEW GANG BATHROOMS AND SINKS | — | VINCENT BASILE | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3801 HAVERFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair Bay as needed to cure unsafe condition repair/replace joist as needed and vinyl siding) to resolve case #CF-2025-105776. 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-2025-105776. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to mo | 5 | KEVIN* WRIGHT | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1-1/2” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 401 S 42ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeTo create additional interior floor space on the second floor and loft floor, as per approved plan. For use as 35 dwelling units under historic property exceptions 14-602-7 & 14-801-2(f). | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4408 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP E CHILD DAY CARE CENTER AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING WORK, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT 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 | SHIFCO MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 6 EV level two chargers Install new panel and transformer Install conduit ,disconnects, and wire ,bollards for mechanical protection to be installed. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or Alteration Install interior wiring for audio booth. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO TELE-COM wiring on this permit** | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING C-4 - SEE FP-2026-001054** | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4104-08 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS FOR THE REPAIR TO ROOF FRAMING AND SKYLIGHTS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER USE. ****************************************** | 1 | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING C-1 - SEE FP-2026-001043** | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical fitout for new laboratories including new electrical panels, new lighting and new branch wiring and fire alarm. Lev 01, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | joseph zavislak jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 200-32 S 40TH ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 716 N 43RD ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED TWO-STORY, RUBBLE STONE, MASONRY AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HAND & MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQ | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 962 N 45TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SUPPORTS AND REPOINTING TO RESOLVE CF-2026-053717. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-053717. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST S | — | Ali Williams Holdings Co | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |