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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012333 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 | |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012261 | — |
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| 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2120 E CLEARFIELD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | H3 HOME IMPROVEMENTS | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure, to include a roof deck and roof access structure. Size and location per plans. Accessory parking to be accessed via existing curb cut. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4127 CRESSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19127 |
| 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 | 2135 HOMER ST | AlterationsREPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3110 REACH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-075229. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clean lot at 3106 Reach. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of 3104 thru 3112 Reach. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on 3108, 3110 Reach st. only. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| 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 | 2020 GREEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF ROOF DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY, 3 STORY BUILDING AND EXISTING PILOT HOUSE | — | TOMMY TRAN | 19130 |
| 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 | 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 | 1016 WAKELING 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. Replace the existing 2.5 Ton Basic AC System: Condenser and Coil, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 132 W FISHER AVE | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water distribution service from curb to meter | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19120 |
| 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 | 1627 COMLY ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING A 100AMP ELECTRICAL PANEL COMPLETE. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCEs. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,ETC. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTION. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | lec-tron | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3327 N LEE ST | AlterationsREPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1737 SOUTH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1329-33 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” 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. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2046 N 63RD ST | Alterationsreplace 20ft of main drain in basement and rain leader cesspool | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5361-91 CHEW AVE | 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 35 pendant heads to conform to building renovations | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 12-16 LETITIA ST | AlterationsInstall 3" backflow preventer | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19106 |
| 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 | 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 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit - 6/30/2026 - ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006401 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |