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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 140 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm devices Finish and install receptacles and lighting, and new panel*ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS* | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1818 N MARSHALL ST | New ConstructionWire through house, new 200 amp service, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4''LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2017 |
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| ANTHONY L DAVIS JR |
| 19122 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 241 S 6TH ST | AlterationsReplace existing shower with tub. Move existing kitchen sink | — | SEAN P EVANS | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5420 LOCUST ST | Alterations3 full bathrooms 1 half bathroom 1 kitchen 1 laundry 1 water heater 1 dishwasher | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2005 MARKET 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. Relocate 6 existing diffusers within a single tenant space, no wall penetrations. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 412 RENNARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration Install 6 receptacles, 15 recessed lights and 6 switches. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | DMITRIY BERSHADSKIY | 19116 |
| 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 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 730 S FRONT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" HALF WATER SERVICE FORM CURB STOP INTO THE HOUSE. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7552 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4140 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionInstall 400a, 1 ph main service with 4 gang meter module. Install all wiring throughout 3 apartments and common areas. Install fire alarm system as per plans. Install low voltage wiring for cable tv. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3821 N PARK AVE | AlterationsREPLACING SEWER CURB TRAP | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1846 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVAITOS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6731 CASTOR AVE | 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. | — | M & J MASTER CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all new wiring, back boxes, switches, receptacles and lighting based on the MEP drawings Pages E-01 and E-02. Work based off the 2017 NEC. Utilizing existing 400amp 208/120v Service. No Fire Alarm No Data or Coaxial cabling | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 423 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* ** NO EXTERIOR WORK TO FRONT ELEVATION PERMITTED AS PART OF THIS PERMIT** | — | Hormigon LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 603 W HARTWELL LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) COLD PLUNGE POOL (22 SF) AND ONE (1) SWIMMING POOL (116 SF) AS A PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | Nicholas Antico | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4718 MASCHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZATION OF A PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED ALTERATION CONSISTING OF THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING EXTERIOR BASEMENT ACCESS AND THE INFILL OF THE OPENING WITH A NEW WOOD-FRAMED EXTERIOR WALL. DETAILS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE TO BUILDING FOOTPRINT, BUILDING HEIGHT, USE, OCCUPANCY, OR STRUCTURAL SYSTEM IS PROPOSED | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2134 ROBBINS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL NEAR FRONT SIDEWALK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2343 N 16TH ST | AlterationsREPLACING CT AND FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1925 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace service line and meter can only | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1326 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionInstallation of electrical and fire alarm layout according to APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. NOTED : RELOCATED METER BANK TO SIDE OF BUILDING, INSTALLED AFCI/GFCI BREAKERS FOR WASHER/DRYER. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1828 WYNNEWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL THE FOLLOWING BY WAY OF FISHING: 6 GFCI, 13 LIGHT SWITCHES, 28 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, 23 LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS, INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, INSTALL WIRING FOR WASHER AND DRYER, INSTALL WIRING FOR HVAC | — | DWIGHT A FRANCIS | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5248 N HOWARD ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE RAINLEADER CESSPOOL. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1163 ATWOOD RD | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, from curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19151 |
| 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 |