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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 9227 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF (1) 150" X 20" ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON THE FRONT OF AN EXISITNG STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN. |
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| JUDE ARIJAJE |
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| 19114 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1706 S 5TH 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (33) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| 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 | 5007 PULASKI AVE | 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 602 SIGEL ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Front metal roof cornice partially collapsed, left side masonry wall lose and missing brick) to resolve case #CF-2026-024258. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-024258. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to moni | 1 | Kinetic Design and Development LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011012 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1905 N 63RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | Vincent Williams | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1518 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) AWNING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 121 N 11TH ST | AlterationsInstall 3/4" backflow preventer | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5622 ELMWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRebuild rear deck, details per plan. | — | PA STAR CONTRACTORS LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002689 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5401 KINGSESSING AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AND FRONT PORCH AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2020-084187. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUI | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 8037 WALKER ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| 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 | 2548 RIDGE AVE | 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 | 19121 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 1320 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall total wiring as per NEC and install 200 AMP as per NEC 2017 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2209 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install a new 200AMP service cable on the exterior sleeved in PVC conduit if applicable. A new 200AMP meter socket on the interior. A new Siemens 200 AMP 40 circuit panel with main breaker, A new Siemens breaker for every existing circuit properly sized for every existing standard breaker. We will reuse existing Siemens ARC fault breakers. Install a Siemens in panel surge protector. Ground the main electrical system. Build a backboard for the new equipment in the basement if ne | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4134 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction Install 600A service & equipment with grounding. Wire throughout. Install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, emergency lights, and exit signs . Install fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5114 JAMES ST | AlterationsInstalling new water service 1 in from curb to property | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19137 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2407 E DAUPHIN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010417 | 1 | Mark Grimaldi | 19125 |