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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2607 WELSH RD | Alterations6" water main repair | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1618 WILLINGTON ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — |
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| 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5124 VIOLA 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1525 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1241 SYDNEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19150 |
| 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 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g close proximity pyro and flame effects. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 20 N 3RD ST | AlterationsReplacement of 2" complete water service & 2" backflow | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 5738 PEMBERTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 417 66TH 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 | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1704 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE (3) 10,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND TANKS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 20,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND TANKS (SPLIT FOR 14,000 GALLONS REGULAR GASOLINE & 6,000 GALLON PREMIUM GASOLINE) WITH MONITORING AND PIPING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | — | C | 19126 |
| 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 | 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 | 201 E CLIVEDEN 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1006 PINE ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Additional masonry samples required to be submitted to Historical Commission for review and approval prior to work commencing, for final approval. Replacement tile to be limestone. Historical Commission could also approve painted wooden paneled base. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1501 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| 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 | 2539 S MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4228 HARTEL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT THE DAMAGED PORCH ROOF, MAIN ROOF, PORCH FRAMING MEMBERS, ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS, AND FLOOR FRAMING MEMBERS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-016575. 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-2025-016575. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2910 MUTTER 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 6100-02 TORRESDALE AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL STORE (GROUP M) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1720-22 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate feeders and supply power to new chiller location. Remove and temporarily feed equipment as per trough demolition schedule. Supply and install new distribution panel PH as specified and fed from existing 208V / 3-phase / 125A feeder. Intercept existing branch circuits to remain fed from panel PH. Supply and install new branch circuits to feed new equipment from panel PH. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Ace Hardware Home Services | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 226 S 59TH 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1240 N 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | JEROME HENRY | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 820 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationThis will be for a rehab to the single family house. All superficial alterations and all new mechanicals will be ran (plumbing, electrical, HVAC). detail per plan. no excavation in the basemnt, no lowering of basement floor and existing floor framing to remain. | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19148 |