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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4311 TACONY ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | GUTLEI INC | 19124 | |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6915 GERMANTOWN AVE | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS AND WITH MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
| 19119 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5700 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400a, 1ph, 120/240v main service with grounding and 4-gang meter module. Install all new wiring throughout 3 apartments and common area. Install low voltage wiring for TV as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19131 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 1844 W CHAMPLOST AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) 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. | — | — | 19141 |
| 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 | 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 | 1809 STRAHLE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & SANITARY AND STORM FAIs. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19152 |
| 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 | 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 | 180 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 8 existing sprinkler heads for renovations in 2nd level of Acme | — | JAMES W KENNEDY | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing per plans | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 527 DUPONT ST | AlterationsInstallation of a plumbing System for 3WC, 3 Lavs, 2 Showers, 1 KS, 1 Washing machine stand pipe, 1 Water Heater, 1 hose bib. All work to be done in accordance with PPC 2018. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 323 S 52ND 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING W/THREE (3) UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 18 E COLUMBIA AVE | Alterations3 toilets 2 tubs 1 shower 2 single vanities 1 double vanity 1 laundry tub 1 kitchen sink 1 40 gallon Water Heater Backyard and front yard hose bib 1 refrigerator box 1 washer and dryer on 2nd bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5913 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1832 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 4" WDP. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6600 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WATER LINE CURB TO METER. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6302 TULIP ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild rear deck, details as shown on the plan. | — | Shay Argaman | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2226 S BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install a new 100 AMP panel including a new Siemens 100 AMP 30 circuit panel with main breaker, a new Siemens beaker for every existing circuit properly sized, A new 100 AMP meter box, ground the main electrical system, build a backboard, if necessary to mount the new panel, a Siemens in panel surge protector, label the panel. Provide a permit and inspection for work listed above, troubleshoot/evaluate one outlet in front bedroom. | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19145 |