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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2413 S CARLISLE ST | AlterationsReplace House trap FAI and vent box / work is being done as an emergency on 6/16/26 | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19145 | |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 319-39 N 41ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationRearrange lighting in area of construction, install new outlets and switching as per plan check existing outlets in construction area. install 50 outlets, 10 wall vacancy sensors, 7 ceiling vacancy sensors, rewire lighting in classrooms. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. |
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| Henry Barusevicius |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6241 N 18TH 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6304 BROUS AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & fai. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE 5TH FLOOR SPACE OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, COMMON SPACE UPGRADES INCLUDE ELEVATOR LOBBY, COMMON CORRIDOR, AND REMODELING OF RESTROOMS AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | D LAURO & RODGERS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3841 N SYDENHAM ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4272 PARKSIDE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENT BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2233 RITTER ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. Replace 3/4" water service from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5601 N BROAD ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1312 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install a new 200 AMP service cable, sleeved in PVC conduit if applicable. Supply and install a new 200 AMP meter socket to replace undersized existing. Properly ground the main electrical system. Su[lu and install new Decora switching to replace existing in third floor bedroom (5 single switches). Two singe poles, one new three way in hallway. 4 singles, two three ways and one four way on second floor. one three way, eight singles on first floor. Supply and install a new smok | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5923 N 5TH ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| 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 | 2014 W WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, COMBO AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5726 CAMBRIDGE ST | 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. Install new HVAC: 1 gas-fired furnace (50,000 BTUH input, 36,000 BTUH output). No AC unit. Installing new ductwork with 8 supply diffusers/registers. | — | VINCENT T BOLGER | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 931 MCCLELLAN ST | Addition and/or Alterationone 20 amp bathroom circuit to 2nd floor (fishing) one 15 amp afci circuit to master bedroom, 3 receptacles, light switch, wire to light (fishing) one 15 amp afci circuit for middle and back bedroom, 2 receptacles and 1 light switch each room (fishing) one 15 amp circuit for fridge (fishing) basement lighting circuit with 4 lights (unfinished space) | — | Michael Villa | 19148 |
| 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 | 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 | 2824 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001159 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7806 EVA ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS (PROPOSED PARCEL A & PROPOSED PARCEL B) FROM TWO EXISTING DEEDED LOTS (7806 EVA ST & 7808 EVA ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | WILLIAM J O'BRIEN | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1811 ROSEBERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6242-50 HAVERFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED BUILDING (WITH GREEN ROOF) TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL UNITS VIA MIHB. NEW CONSTRUCTION DUE TO REMOVAL OF OVER 2/3RDS OF EXISTING JOISTS (NONCONFORMING PORTION OF REAR FIRST STORY TO REMAIN AS IS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 447 N BROAD ST | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines to create two lots (Parcels A and B) from one lot (deeded 447 N Broad St). Size and location per plan. | — | KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 501-35 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TILLEY FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2112-14 S BROAD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19145 |