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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3416-18 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE TWO DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT WITHIN AN EXISTING APARTMENT BUILDING.. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | DM ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY (SPACE #B1414) WITHIN PHILADELPHIA 30TH STREET TRAIN STATION. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 |
| RUSS KELLY & ASSOCIATES, INC. |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3220-60 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (REPAIR OF EXTERIOR STAIRS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LORENZON BROS CO | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4139 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (6) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 959 N 45TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 warm air appliance for single family home. Replacing old furnace with a new 60,000 BTU 80%Afue gas furnace. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | CONTROLL AIR HVAC LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration**LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, ADDITION & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHE | 4 | Nisay Mizrahi | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (33) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3930 BROWN ST | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp Main service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarm, Grounding system as per NEC, Fire alarm system. ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (2) sprinkler heads for 1st floor office renovation | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001105 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003178 | — | AR DEMOLITION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 669 N 39TH ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3633 SPRING GARDEN ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE ROOF TO INSTALL FALL-PROTECTION GUARDS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GUIDI E P INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4134 OGDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR BAY FRAMING MEMBERS AND FINISHES TO RESOLVE CF-2022-100455. 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-2022-100455. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE | — | A&V Construction, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOTH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** | 3 | MAHARI BAILEY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO BOOTH AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 220-60 S 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocating 6 sprinkler heads | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3635 SPRING GARDEN ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap , install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 601 UNIVERSITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT. | — | SULPIZIO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4140 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-000528 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (13) plumbing fixtures, (5) lavatories and (5) water closets and (3) urinals, connecting to existing piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19104 |