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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 8101 RUGBY ST |
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| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1600 SPRING GARDEN ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5019 WOODLAND 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1720 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of roof mounted PV System 5.22KW, 12 Panels, No ESS In Accordance with attached EZ standard | — | mark g ebner | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 320 CHESTNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 6610-18 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE USED AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. FACADE IMPROVEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK. existing BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED.** 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.** | 1 | QUAN'S CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1700 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600A service, all lighting ,receptacles, show-window receptacles ,equipment hook-ups. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | L MOORE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1217 S 16TH ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE, FIRE PUMP AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 423 S 20TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005543 | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1414 N 62ND ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Remove and replace existing stucco Rear and breezeway | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 423 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit 6/30/2026 - The electrical work includes interior wiring for the approved residential renovation scope at 423 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, including lighting, switches, receptacles, kitchen/bathroom wiring, HVAC-related electrical connections, appliance circuits, GFCI/AFCI protection as required, and related branch circuit modifications. Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005543 | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 210 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. (THREE SEPARATE UNITS WERE COMBINED INTO ONE UNIT AS PER ZP-2026-005699) **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK** | 1 | ORION GENERAL CONTRACTORS | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4616 VISTA ST | AlterationsReplace 1.5 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry & 1 hot water heater. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2470 EMERALD 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. Installing 2 ton AC, 24k btu and furnace with 8 registers. | — | Paula de Lima Riberio | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRun new wiring for power and lighting at the kitchen area and install new devices and lighting fixtures. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | WILLIAM KARIPIDIS | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4043 BENNINGTON ST | AlterationsREPLACE LAUNDRY SINK. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 13401 STEVENS RD | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1140 S 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 18 fixtures, 1-KS, 1-WASHER, 5-TOILET, 5-LAV, 4-SHOWER/TUB, 1-WATER HEATER, 1-LAUNDRY SINK | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1919 GRIFFITH 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. Moving existing 3 ton AC condenser. | — | Refail Tota | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2821 DISSTON ST | AlterationsReplacing house tray and fresh air inlet. | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 248 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012865 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5200-20 PASCHALL AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR REMOVAL OF ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS. | — | — | C | 19143 |