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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1600 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Shay Argaman | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 |
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| 923 S 20TH ST |
| New ConstructionInstallation of 300-amp service and equipment. Interior wiring for 3 dwelling units and common areas. Installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans. |
| — |
| DRIJON GJONI |
| C |
| 19146 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 7552 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire home as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 2844 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration Install new 200 amp service , new grounding system as per NEC 2020 Code,Install New smoke Detector And carbon Detector | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3528-78 I ST | Addition and/or AlterationPerform tenant fit-out of a space to accommodate the installation of a fire alarm system. Work includes furnishing and installing fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances and wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC 70, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 425 E DURHAM ST | Addition and/or Alteration1 Basement rewire switches 1 Rewire gfi. Receptacle for washer. 2 Rewire porcelain lights 7 Rewire or add gfi. receptacle 2 Replace receptacle to gfi. protected receptacle 1 Rewire heater 1 To disconnect all knob and tubing and old BX and RX as needed. Kitchen 2 Rewire receptacle install gfci/afci 2 Rewire switches 1 Rewire customer supply ceiling or wall lights 3 Replace receptacle to gfci afci 3 1St.. Fl. rewire switches 2 Rewire 3 way switches 3 Rewire customer supply ceiling | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1910 E HUNTINGDON ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1001 ARCH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 2824 CECIL B MOORE AVE | 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. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1238 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 4 baseboard electrical heaters NO WIRING | — | GEORGE F CASSIDY | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3934 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A DAYCARE (GROUP E) AT THE FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 5983 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008138 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 2417 GAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 2 switches, Add 2 outlets, Device Replacement Only. | — | JOSEPH WENTWORTH | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 5335 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SECTIONS OF DRYWALL TO RUN NEW ELECTIRCAL WIRING IN THE UPSTAIRS UNIT OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | SIBRE DALE LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up single 250kw portable generator as per the NEC. Provide standby electrician for Phillies game dated 6/21/26. This is backup power for Peacock broadcast trailer. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 537 JACKSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-005800 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3600 CHESTNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001186 Install new sprinkler system throughout, per NFPA 13. Existing manual wet standpipes to remain, per NFPA 14. Install new fire pump per, NFPA 20. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 5667 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of the full 100 amp service | — | OMEGA ELECTRIC INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 3737 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 12'-0" hood in the 1st floor restaurant | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 410 RENNARD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Alterationsreplace sink, toilet and kitchen sink | — | ANTON PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 5121 WILLOWS AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 17, 2026 | 650 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or Additions INSTALLATION OF 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION, HOUSE DRAIN, CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET New main drain and waterlines. New WATER CLOSETS, SUMP PUMPS, SHOWER/TUBS, ROOF DRAINS, LAVATORIES, KITCHEN SINKS, HOT WATER HEATERS, HOSE BIBS, AREA DRAIN | — | Plumbing Resolution Inc | C | 19123 |