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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK ACCOMMODATE THE 14TH FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. ** | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 |
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| 212-20 RACE ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001580 |
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| Zip Electric Inc |
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| 19106 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1548 S BAILEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-008620 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 539 JACKSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 9504 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION FOR NON-REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR R-3 OCCUPANCY ,CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS, AS REQUESTED BY CLIENT. ALL SMOKE DETECTORS IN BED ROOMS WILL HAVE LOW FREQUENCY SOUNDER BASES WIRED AS SINGLE STATION. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. If you wish to use this other than a R-3 you will need approved zoning as you were denied PER: ZP-2023-010174: Refused (Residential - Change of Use) Proposing to change the use of an existing Single-Family Residence into a PERSONAL CARE HOME | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 1924-36 WASHINGTON AVE | AlterationsFor the installation of interior rough plumbing to include (2) hand sinks, (6) floor drains, (1) floor sink | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6106 CHANCELLOR 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. Install (2) ductless mini split systems, (1) system for each apartment. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 30 GOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001515 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 18, 2026 | 6925 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 600 amp 277/480v outdoor electrical service ,120/208v outdoor sub panel, new service is to supply electric to new EV chargers. Install (1) Level 3 EV charger and (1) Level 2 EV charger. Install all underground conduit and cabling for complete installation. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED : Mechanical protection(BOLLARDS) to be installed per approved drawings- | — | Legacy Electrical Services, Inc | C | 19153 |
| 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 | 324 EARLHAM TER | 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 a 90% 54k BTU furnace and 2.5 ton AC in the attic, 90% 54K BTU furnace and 2 ton AC in basement, ductwork, and 18 total diffusers. | — | Telas Builders & management | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 8030 NAVAJO ST | AlterationsRenovation of single family home. Majority of water and waste throughout interior to be replaced with renovated kitchen and bathrooms. | — | Adelphia Plumbing and Heating Services Inc | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 732 MAGEE AVE | AlterationsReplace existing fixtures: 1 kitchen sink, 1 toilet, 1 vanity and 1 shower. | — | MICHAEL KIRAN | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1962 W HUNTING PARK AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 5435 CHARLES ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp, and or meter base, weather head or taps | — | OMEGA ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3401 GAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationIntercom Add JCI will install an Axis I8116-E Video Intercom that will be connected to the switch via CAT6 cable allowing for communication with the video master station device. Access control relocation JCI will relocate existing ACS Head End and POE Switch. Please refer to drawings for the new location. JCI will provide and install new wire to complete this relocation. JCI to relocate the existing Lockdown Button and Master Station to Dashe Pickup Area. Please refer to drawings for the new loc | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 4604 WEYMOUTH ST | AlterationsInstall (1) 4 inch and (2) 1.5 inch drains to (1) watercloset, (1) bathtub, (1) lavotory sink (1) 2 inch drain to Laundry tub, (1) 1.5 inch to kitchen sink | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1569 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire through single family house, new service 200 amp upgrade, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2017 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWENTY-SEVEN (27) LIGHT STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ATKINSREALIS USA INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1816 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide temporary power for vendor: Event Quip. Multi-day event (6/22/26 to 6/29/26) at 1816 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121-3595 Event Quip's permit has been approved #OP-2026-000210 | — | KELLER CHARLES G INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 233 S 13TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 2201 E SOMERSET ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2022-002289 | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1900 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 96 l.f. on S. 19th St. and 57 l.f. on Rittenhouse Sq. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 2005 MARKET 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. RELOCATE (20) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |