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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 800-08 S BROAD ST | AlterationsSupply and install new 5x4 curb trap FAI and section of main drain | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1938 S 21ST 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork |
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| Paragon Contractors, LLC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-009799 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2961 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall electrical equipment for the replacement of a cooling tower as listed on JF Hierholzer Contract 6159 Relates to Mechanical Permit MP-2026-002619 | — | JF HIERHOLZER MECHANICAL & ELECTRIC INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3851 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005669 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | KENNETH DIXON | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 5846 LUDLOW ST | Parking OnlyFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING REAR GARAGE STRUCTURE AND CREATE ONE SURFACE REAR PARKING SPACE. NO CHANGES TO THE EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | SMITH-GOODMAN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2308 BORBECK 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. Replace the existing furnace and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4050 WOODHAVEN RD | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES 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. | — | NJG Outdoor Management, LLC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2221-23 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1752 S 65TH ST | AlterationsReplace 2" Stack | — | Eric Slifkin | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-009811 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2022-009808 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE ROOF TO INSTALL FALL-PROTECTION GUARDS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GUIDI E P INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3134 MORSE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2023-002904 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionCOMPLETION OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE ORIGINAL PERMIT 977603) OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Icon Remodeling LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2056 KATER ST | Alterationsreplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 6538 GLENMORE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 7939 BRADFORD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4624 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4740 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 250A-rated 3 phase, 5 wire subpanel 120/208V | — | Switchcraft, LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-009805 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 5800 LINDBERGH BLVD | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001233 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 2605 S 13TH 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 429 W MORELAND AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005179 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (13) plumbing fixtures, (5) lavatories and (5) water closets and (3) urinals, connecting to existing piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19104 |