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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002690 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | 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-2026-002256 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. |
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| ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2209 TAGGERT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1822 FULMER 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 | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 253 S 46TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19139 |
| 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. | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1000 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003155 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1548 S BAILEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-008620 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 31-49 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-003146: FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) HOODS- 13' 4" AND 13' 5" FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FANS AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1016 GORMAN ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 7047 HEGERMAN ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE 2 LOTS (LOT-1 AND LOT-2) FROM 1 EXISTING LOT (7047 HEGERMAN ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 12901 TOWNSEND RD | 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 OTHER WORK. | — | — | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 901 N PENN ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEVEN (7) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE HORIZONTAL EXITS AND COMMON ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED NINTEY-THREE (193) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST & 2ND FLOORS - TYPE IA AND 3RD THROUGH 7TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIA). FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. BUIL | 193 | Hart Co | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2332 N 29TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Install rubber GAF materials over existing roofing. No demo of roof sheathing. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | 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-2026-002259 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. . INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS Furnish and install (8) plumbing fixtures, (1) kitchen sink, (1) water closet, (1) lavatory, (3) floor drains/ indirect wastes as | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | 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-2026-002262 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 852 E WOODLAWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5822 W GIRARD AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1329 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING IN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 626 W TIOGA 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Two new HVAC systems, 54,000 btu each unit, 13 reg./diff. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 4211 ROBBINS ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* Rubber roof over existing sheathing. No rip off or frame work. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 5649 UPLAND WAY | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 3019 W SEDGLEY AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19121 |