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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6100-02 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 418 SIGEL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. |
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| THOMAS TRINH |
| 19148 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1041 S 9TH ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL - A) FROM FIVE (5) DEEDED EXISTING LOTS (1041 S 9TH ST, 831 WASHINGTON AVE, 833 WASHINGTON AVE, 835 WASHINGTON AVE AND 837-39 WASHINGTON AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Meiting Liu | C | 19147 |
| 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 | 5012 MARKET ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6312 SHERWOOD RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6316 LAWNTON 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. Install 90% 80K BTU furnace, 3.5 ton AC, ductwork, 10 supply registers, and 2 returns. | — | LB'S SERVICES, LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 711-19 N 7TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsSupply and install SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1-1/2” WDP CURB INTO BUILDING. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 7915 CALVERT 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 units only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. | — | J.A. SMITH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 4008 N 5TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPHDC WO 221680 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 7362 N 19TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL SALES - CONSUMER GOODS & FOOD/BEVERAGES/GROCERIES (GROUP M) IN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 4807 GRISCOM ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | Cellich Fire Protection | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 7507 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 20 amp indoor outlet with fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | AlterationsFurnish and install new sanitary, vent, and domestic water as required for (1) WC, (1) LAV, & (1) FD. | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2719 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ERECTION OF REAR PORTION AND ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE OF EXISTING THREE STORY HOUSE WITH INTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOOD LIVING. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. | — | All Liberty One Construction Llc | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 7257-61 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5605 PINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower No basement work No structural changes | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 323 DURFOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 100 Amp service complete with meter, panel and grounding and install wiring for receptacles, switches, lights, smokes, and CO detectors as per 2017 NEC | — | EK Construction LLC | 19148 |
| 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 | 114 LOMBARD ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2014 DELANCEY PL | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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 ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1906 W GODFREY AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6019 MASCHER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPHDC WO 222031 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 282 S 60TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | US NATIONAL TAX SERVICES INC | C | 19139 |