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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 814-16 N BROAD 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 |
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| 712 PINE ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one story with roof deck addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. |
| — |
| CityLife Collective LLC |
| 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4401 S BROAD ST | Change of UseVacant | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 6700 GUYER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall New Fire Alarm System To 2016 NFPA 72 And 2017 NEC Code By Fishing Wires Through Walls. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19142 |
| 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 | 1700 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK 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. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1304 DIVINITY ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 full bathroom, 1 powder room, 1 kitchen, 1 hot water heater, 1 laundry, 1 dishwasher | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 719 CANTRELL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a 3-story attach structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Robert Anthony Peralta | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAMEND PERMIT 6/16/2026 - 1-backflow,2-lav sinks,2-water closets,2-showers,2-floor drains,2-laundry sinks,2-water heaters,2-hose bibs,2-kitchen sinks Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006429 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1610 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003260 | — | Allen Au | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 8422 TEMPLE RD | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 9313 OLD BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUILDING (ONLY) TO INCLUDE 2 INCH MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-1/2 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SEE AP-2026-000231 FOR RELATED CO TO FOLLOW COMPLETION OF THIS WORK** **A SEPARATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ALTERATIONS WORK REQUIRED IN ASSOCIAT | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19115 |
| 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 | 1234 N HOLLYWOOD 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. Mini split system, 5 heads. | — | Kevin Yow | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1606 N 72ND ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR AND LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B FINANCIAL SERVICES (CHASE BANK). EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Builders Inc. | C | 19103 |
| 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 | 2525 W GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE, ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ONE (1) ELEVATOR OVERRUN, AND SEVEN (7) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF COMMERICAL SPACE). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1318 REED ST | New ConstructionEZ 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 70K BTU gas furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 130 N 3RD ST | New ConstructionInstall a new 600-amp electrical service with meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 150-amp subpanel for the house, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 200-amp subpanel for each of the four (4) dwelling units, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, and terminations. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including i | — | CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 102 W JOHNSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4139 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionInstall 400a, 5 gang meter bank, Install all wiring throughout 4 apartments and common areas. Install fire alarm system as per plans. Install low volt wiring for cable tv as per 2017 NEC and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1421 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000215 | — | CARMINE VARALLO GENERAL CONTRACTING | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 732 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIOSN AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. NO EXCAVATION IN THE BASEMENT, NO UNDERPINNING OF FOUNDATION AND NO LOWERING OF BASEMENT FLOOR INCLUDED. | — | Alice Contracting LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1503 N 54TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200amp service 2 meter and breaker panels. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19131 |