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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET 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 (133) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5603 CHEW AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2023-002498 |
| — |
| MILLER BUILDS CORP |
| C |
| 19138 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011019 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 6525 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1245 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRoof replacement with 10 sheets of plywood, details per plan. no other work included. | — | UNION ROOFING CONTRACTORS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2501 N 10TH 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1711 68TH AVE | AlterationsReplacement of soil, waste and vent pipes w/ hot and cold water lines for 3-WC, 3-LAV, 2-SH, 1-KS, 1-LT and one hot water heater inside building only. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011315 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 920 RED LION RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Pedestrian Gates as per approved plans. | 1 | Iris Group Holdings LLC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 534-36 HELLERMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing single family structure for interior framing with drywall in the existing basement. No changes to existing structural elements or demised areas. Details per plan. Trades permits to be filed by others. | — | RF BUILDERS LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1906 N 4TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-007130 | — | SPIRO NACO | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011314 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 6351 ALGARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Yurguen Huinil | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 9211 TORRESDALE AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower\tub with acrylic unit | — | JASON CRINITI | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2801 N 47TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CONCRETE REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 6358 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1433 S HOWARD ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 616 W CUMBERLAND ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-061284. No sidewalk. No stucco. 6' chain link fence on side c/w 618 W. Cumberland. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000137 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005138 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 9147 ELLIE DR | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 200 amp service including 3 gang meter pack one 200 amp to apartment 1 one 200 amp to apartment 2 and one 100 amp for common area shared hall way and outdoor lighting as per nec 2017 | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 125 N MOLE 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. PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1909 S BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of one flat wall sign and one awning sign. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1846 LINDLEY AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower/tub with acrylic unit. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19141 |