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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | 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 12 gallon kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1925 N 23RD ST |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5923 N 5TH ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003293 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 2 APARTMENTS, VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS **ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQ'D FOR FITOUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACES -A SERVICE CALC WAS NOT SUPPLIED FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES (VACANT CALC ONLY) A NEW SERVICE CALC WILL BE NEEDED FOR FUTURE USES** | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1704 FRANKFORD 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. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 401 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING (3) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING,SWITCHING,HEATER & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS) | — | lec-tron | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUT ON THE 30TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1415 E OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE III-B CONSTRUCTION SLAB ON GRADE, A ROOF DECK AT THE 4TH FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT, A ROOF DECK AT THE 3RD FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 3RD FLOOR REAR, A ROOF DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 2ND FLOOR REAR. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH THREE (3) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVE AISLE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF AN NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRI | 1 | LEVEL UP DEVELOPMENT, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4514 BALTIMORE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 9218-28 ASHTON RD | 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 | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 100 amp temporary service | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 241 W GEORGE ST | Alterations4 Lavatory, 2 waterclosets, 1 washing manchine, 1 kitchen sink, 1 shower, 1 hot water heater, 1 tub | — | NIKA MAMAGULASHVILI | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 316 S PHILIP 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. Exterior equipment, including condenser, to be replaced in existing location(As per PHC conditions). Replace the existing furnace and heat pump only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 507 CYPRESS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005563 | — | JOSEPH WENTWORTH | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2316 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionInstall a new 600-amp, single-phase electrical service with a six (6) gang meter module, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) dwelling units, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, and terminations. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the five (5) apartments and common areas, includ | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19133 |
| 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 | 622-24 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE FRONT EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19147 |
| 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 | 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 | 2508 S 67TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g close proximity pryo and flame. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1528 S LECOUNT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 8211 BUIST AVE | 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. | — | Elvis Proko | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7055 PASCHALL AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinstall 200amps service ,interior rewire ,install lights switch receptacles , hardwire smock detector , electrical work to be done according to current NEC | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19142 |