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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 6141 PINE 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. INSTALL ON THE 1ST FL 1-MINI SPLIT, 2-ZONES AND 1-CONDENSER IN REAR YARD. ON THE 2ND FL 1-MINI SPLIT, 3-ZONES AND 1 CONDENSER IN REAR YARD. | — | EVR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19143 | |
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| 959 N 45TH 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. Installing warm air appliance for single family home. Replacing old furnace with a new 60,000 BTU 80%Afue gas furnace. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. |
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| CONTROLL AIR HVAC LLC |
| 19104 |
| 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 | 1420 PINE 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 (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1653 CADWALLADER ST | AlterationsInstall drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 616 W CUMBERLAND 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 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5603 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2023-002498 | — | MILLER BUILDS CORP | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration**LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, ADDITION & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHE | 4 | Nisay Mizrahi | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2434 TULIP ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap Replace FAI | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5031 LOCUST ST | AlterationsRepair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNorth East & West men and women's bathrooms. Remove/replace lighting fixtures. Remove/replace mirrors. Remove/replace hand dryers. | — | RCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 2326 N WOODSTOCK ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2024-008075. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2328 N. Woodstock. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | Raymond Smith | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2517 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE THE EXTERIOR WORK AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION WORK TO CONVERT BASEMENT INTO A DWELLING UNIT WITH EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS ABOVE CREATING R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS) WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 3 | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1536 S 24TH ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & fai & main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3640 N SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | OSWALDO QUINTERO | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2538 S 74TH 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 | — | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 555 FAIRWAY TER | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alteration to the basement level to restore the existing interior parking garage, and for finishing the basement per plan. | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2101-41 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO INSTALL PEDESTRIAN GATES WITHIN THE BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | Iris Group Holdings LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3939 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **WORK INCLUDES NEW COOLING TOWER, BOILERS, AND HYDRONIC PIPING** | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2313 GREEN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 2313 Green St is historically designated and is a contributing prope | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 970 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING FOUR STROBES AND MANUAL PULL STATION FOR GYM FITOUT AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. TIED TO EXISTING SYSTEM. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 121 N 11TH ST | AlterationsInstall 3/4" backflow preventer | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3400L S BROAD ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF NEW SUPPORT POLES FOR SPEAKER INSTALLATION FOR EXISTING SPORTS PRACTICE FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | 2 | WIDNER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | C | 19145 |