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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3240-64 N HANCOCK ST |
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| Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities |
| — |
| BLANK ROME LLP |
| C |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4001 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationDemo existing Devices and Reinstall, Install 3 Light Fixtures and GFI Receptacle | — | SEVILLE THERESA D & ROBERT | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 7806 EVA ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | WILLIAM J O'BRIEN | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5427 WALNUT 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Work is only on first floor unit of this 2 family dwelling. We will be replacing 3 mini split heads, in like and kind, no ductwork. Front | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 499 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF ELEVATOR SHAFT, PARTITIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELEVATOR, MEP, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* *ROURKE & SONS, INC TO CONDUCT STEEL FABRICATION* | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 729 WHARTON ST | AlterationsNew interior plumbing for 3 lavs, 3 w/c, 3 tubs, 1 kitchen & 1 laundry. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 321 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsINSTALLATION OF DRAIN AT BASEMENT ENTERANCE | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1600 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 125kW ac/175.900 KW dc solar photovoltaic system consisting of 330 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2017 NEC. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3239 HARTVILLE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-034729. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3237, 3241 Hartville. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence across front. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 3243 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | AlterationsCafeteria Kitchen refresh - 1st Floor Kanbar Campus Building | — | CORPORATE PIPING INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1936 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire unit to code and replacement fire alarm | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2218 N HOBART 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. 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1435 E OXFORD ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5902 CHEW AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelREPLACE FIXTURES, WASTE & WATER LINES FOR TUB, TOILET AND LAVATORY. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4826-28 N 13TH ST | Alterationsreplace 1" water service | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2939 MCKINLEY ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5003 UMBRIA ST | Commercial Make Safe Permit- For (repair to exterior wall per engineer report) to resolve case CF-2026-065836. 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-2026-065836. | 1 | GIOVANNONE CONSTRUCTION | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 113 S 60TH ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1311-13 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL 3 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A REAR 2ND STORY ADDITION WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 4 | SHEIR-RON WHITTAKER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 7809 WINSTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an accessory shade structure (pergola) at the front wall of an existing semi-detached Single-Family Dwelling. Size and location per plan. | — | CHRIS KELLY | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1435 N 60TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19151 |