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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 726 CHESTNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1730 S 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007140 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. |
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| AMY LIANG |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 66 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 711 S 17TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | WENDY SUMIDA | 19146 |
| 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 | 5335 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 200 amp service with two exterior emergency disconnects. Also upgrade the grounding system. In accordance with the 2017 NEC. | — | NICHOLAS PELLEGRINO | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4941 W STILES ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a three story multi-family structure with six total units as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. | — | KAPS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2939 MCKINLEY ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1640 MOHICAN ST | AlterationsCurb Trap FAI Repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-053792- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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-2026-053792. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDE | — | Fair Trade Construction | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3938 LANKENAU AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Rabinovich Sokolov Law Group, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2079 N 63RD 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 533 TITAN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | 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. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 542 W MORELAND AVE | AlterationsRepair two separate broken sections of 5 inch cast-iron under property in front of building and cast waste overflows into living spaces inside home. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19118 |
| 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 | 833-35 N 2ND ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001256 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002324 | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 419 W QUEEN LN | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY MECHANICAL AND BY HAND ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5540 ELLIOTT ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3317 HOLME AVE | AlterationsREPAIR Curb trap & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2607 WELSH RD | Alterations6" water main repair | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5503 BALTIMORE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4-INCH AMES DERINGER 20G BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19143 |