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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4624 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service system with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for one dwelling unit, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide al | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19143 |
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| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 578 ROSALIE 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012261 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 831 FANSHAWE ST | AlterationsCurb Trap / FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5540 ELLIOTT ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2414 E FIRTH 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. Install new ductless mini split unit. No ductwork. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19125 |
| 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 | 1312 W ERIE AVE | AlterationsInstallation of a 1.5" domestic water line. Replace building drain, curb trap and FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Alterations3 fd, 2 hwh, 2 ks, 6 lav, 6 shower, 2 wc and 2 other | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1810 N 16TH 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2306 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO ONE (1) EXISTING GROUP R-2 DWELLING (UNIT # 1 R). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | GREENZANG INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1206 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003888 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 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 | 1912 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. Per Historic Commission Conditional Approval: PHC Staff Review of window assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of door assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19130 |
| 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 | 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-2024-006404 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 158 MOORE ST | New Construction or Additionsinstallation 1 KITCHEN , 1 BATHROOMS on second floor they removed existing kitchen and installed new kitchen and 1/2 bathroom on first floor | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3108 REACH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| 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 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING C-1 - SEE FP-2026-001043** | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 409 WESTVIEW AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| 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 | 1635 S CONESTOGA ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, MAIN DRAIN IN BASMENT, FRONT RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR AND STAND PIPE FOR LAUNDRY TUB (PIPE ONLY) | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| 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 | 100 E ASHMEAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. (Fishing wires or using wire mold) | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006422 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |