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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5344 GRAYS 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. 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 8 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST |
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| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC & FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-002258 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. |
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| ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 13 E CHELTEN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | JOHN CHRISTINZIO | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2329 N 10TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010052, AND RP-2025-010056 to include underpinning. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5209-13 GERMANTOWN AVE | Commercial Make Safe Permit**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR TEMPORARY SHORING AND FOR MASONRY REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-009341. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-009341. IN 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 C | 1 | ROBERT E MURRAY III | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6312 SHERWOOD RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 8213 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Willis Fire Protection | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2546 N 33RD 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) HVAC systems, (1) system for each dwelling. Each dwelling will have a heat pump, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers. 24 tota | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001915 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit - 6/23/2026 - 1-BACKFLOW,3-LV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006398 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | AlterationsReplacements Only F&I 296 LAVs F&I 296 Water Closets F&I 296 Kitchen Sinks F&I 290 Bath Tubs F&I 6 Showers F&I 2 Water Heaters | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6201 N 6TH 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 gas fired boiler with like in kind gas fired boiler, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 9355 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. | — | Maurice Edwards | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 220 SUMAC 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 approximately 20 feet of 1 inch gas line in basement to repair leak. | — | WILLIAM BIERMAN JR | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 15 E CHELTEN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | JOHN CHRISTINZIO | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2431 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13D FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ******************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************* | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5221 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND LEVEL III ALTERATION TO CREATE 4-DWELLING UNIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. | 4 | DAAIM THOMAS | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 OTHER WORK. | 1 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1313 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A TWO-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. | — | Charles G. Hunter III | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2022 N DARIEN 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). 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 | DASH Renovations LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2008 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000589 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND UNDERPINNING. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | AR DEMOLITION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 3243 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationPerform renovations to the existing cafeteria, including installation of a new 100-amp panelboard with associated feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, and bonding. Provide new lighting, power distribution, and receptacle outlets for kitchen equipment and surrounding areas of the cafeteria. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | UNION ELECTRIC CONTR CO | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6220 N SMEDLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 8.17KwDC Solar PV system installation according to the 2017 NEC and with the attached signed EZ Standard. | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | AlterationsRemove and replace (15) plumbing fixtures, (6) lavatories, (7) water closets and (2) urinals, connecting to existing piping. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |