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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseVacant | — | MATT MASTERPASQUA | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE VENTING CODE. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE CODE VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1752 S 65TH ST | AlterationsReplace 2" Stack | — | Eric Slifkin | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3522 MALTA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the creation of a new stair to the basement level and entry at the front wall per plans and Street's Dept. approval. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Jose Tirado | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1744 SAINT PAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 8 new circuit and replace a 100 amp panel only. all circuit will be installed using a fish method of walls. | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g close prox. 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 22, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF 1-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1313 S 23RD ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ZNO EXCAVATION TO EXCEED FIVE FEET IN DEPTH. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY | 1 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| 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 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOTH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** | 3 | MAHARI BAILEY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-009811 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 5547 BLOYD ST | 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 INTERIOR COLLAPSE AND REAR WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-066499. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQ | — | ISMAILANJI LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1116 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO | 1 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 220-60 S 33RD 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. Relocating 6 sprinkler heads | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 102-22 CHURCH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100A 30 space sub panel replacement, replace receptacles in existing locations (kitchen countertop, behind sink facing living room, bathroom) | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND UNDERPINNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH ONE (1) INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4134 OGDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR BAY FRAMING MEMBERS AND FINISHES TO RESOLVE CF-2022-100455. 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-2022-100455. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE | — | A&V Construction, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 334 ROXBOROUGH AVE | 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 | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4836 OGDEN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 6504 COTTAGE ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1905-07 E WASHINGTON LN | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop; Office - Business and Professional | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseVacant | — | MATT MASTERPASQUA | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 157 S 60TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19139 |