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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1100 WASHINGTON AVE | Change of UseMedical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Sole Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6132 OSAGE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — |
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| 19143 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 112 S 53RD ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 135 E CUMBERLAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. | 1 | CUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1827-31 BRANDYWINE ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1007 CARPENTER ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2018-32 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO INCLUDE THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR THE COMBINATION OF TWO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS ON 5TH FLOOR (UNITS 5E AND 5F) INTO ONE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WOR | 1 | SAM ALAIYAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 164 Cat6 plenum cables at 150' average. Provide and install 1 composite security cable to 5 card reader locations. All cabling will be installed per current NEC. No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2112-14 S BROAD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6308 TULIP ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuilding rear deck, details as per plans | — | Shay Argaman | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6617 LEBANON AVE | AlterationsInstall piping on the first floor for the following 2 toilets, 2 vanity & 1 tub 1 kitchen sink. | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 713 SANFORD ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2247-49 N REESE ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6506 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 3 bedrooms, 2& 1/2 bathrooms, living room, Dinning room, kitchen, garage, basement, and electric supply to heater system, with arc fault per the NEC 2020. The entire re-wire will be completed by fishing the wires through the walls | — | CLIFFORD K WOOD | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 389 E GORGAS LN | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the existing with the same type: AC 3 Ton, Evaporator Coil + Bryant Legacy 9165A Furnace, 60,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1112 ROY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5439 WALNUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 704 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinstall 200 amp temporary power | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4551 N 16TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | WISDOM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2039 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. EXCAVATION/UNDERPINNING SP-2025-000205. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS. | — | ALARCON & MARRONE INCORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5923 N 5TH ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 213 CATHARINE ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7809 WINSTON RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of an accessory shade structure (pergola) at the front wall of an existing semi-detached Single-Family Dwelling. Size and location per plan. | — | CHRIS KELLY | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 8118 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system to eye doctor's office. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1925 N 23RD 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 | — | — | 19121 |