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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 1, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003543 | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19127 | |
| Issued Jun 1, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003544 | — |
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| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002743 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002741 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002742 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH CONTINUED INSPECTIONS. 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 APPROVE | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH CONTINUED INSPECTIONS. 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 APPROVE | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH CONTINUED INSPECTIONS. 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 APPROVE | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4889 UMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON PLAN; FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED EIGHT (8) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (363) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE SAME LOT AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED; WITH THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING EIGHT (8) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES AND TWENTY (20) ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING SPACES; TWO (2) ACCESSORY LOAD | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 132 DUPONT ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19127 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 203 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000646 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH STRUCTURED PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4255 MAIN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED JOISTS AND BEARING WALL TO RESOLVE CF-2025-130952. 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-2025-130952. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST | 1 | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4121 CRESSON 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. Replace the existing with the same type, install 1 gas furnace 70,000 with ductwork & 3 to AC0 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | 19127 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 288 GREENOUGH ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (parcels ‘A’ & ‘B’) from one (1) existing lot (288 Greenough St). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 213 CARSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelREPAIR/REPLACE - 2 WC, 2 LAV, 1 T/S & 1 KS. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19127 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 203 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE I-A CONSTRUCTION (BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR) AND TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION (2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS) FOR USE AS TWENTY-SEVEN (27) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) WITH ACCESSORY STRUCTURED PARKING CONTAINING THIRTY-TWO (32) SPACES (INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN-ACCESSIBLE SPACE, THREE (3) ACCESSIBLE SPACES, AND FIVE (5) COMPACT SPACES). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES PER NFPA 14. AL | 27 | ANDY MULSON | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 18, 2026 | 139 GAY ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19127 |
| Issued May 17, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003544 | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 15, 2026 | 213 CARSON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE - CT, FAI, MD FROM CURB TO HOME | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19127 |
| Issued May 14, 2026 | 141 GREEN LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19127 |
| Issued May 14, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004479 | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001984 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003544 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003543 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |