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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4015 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 14004 MCNULTY RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition onto an existing detached structure. For site improvements that include the expansion of the existing surface parking lot and associated landscaping. Size and location per plans. |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1214 N AMERICAN ST | 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. | — | Dana R Forte | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4943 ROYAL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1330 RHAWN ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN, AND ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1832 MASCHER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2601 BIALY ST | Change of UseGroup Living - Single-Room Residence; Residential - Household Living - Single-Family; Limited Lodging | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 6042 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations only of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 443 W INDIANA AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****************************************************** | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 138 KENILWORTH ST | AlterationsInstall new PVC and PEX Piping for single family dwelling Install fixtures when ready 1st floor: (1) W.C. (1) LAV (1) K.S. 2nd floor: (1) W.C. (1) Bathtub (1) LAV | — | Bradley Otto | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1826 S 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2020-012695 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 615 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | — | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. Proposed stage cannot be occupied by the public and Installation must comply with Se | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-008053 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1206 PARRISH 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 furnace and AC, only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | fresh air flow inc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | 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 (22) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2106 N 16TH 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 521 N 64TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004044 | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd one module for security interface" | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 864 N LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring new elevator (220 volts, 120 volts and Cat 5 or 6 phone line), install alley light, 1 LED, 1 dimmer switch, 1 single pole outlet by fishing. Replace existing 10 halogen with LED recessed lights | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDemolition of a rear one story portion of an existing attach structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 8422 TEMPLE RD | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3319 ASHFIELD LN | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 110 N ROBINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationPermit to legalize the erection of an addition and interior alterations to an existing single family dwelling. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. Ant=y concealed work to be made accessible to the Building Inspector at their discretion. | — | Luis Alexis Urbina Mendez | 19139 |