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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ******************* | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3137 JANNEY ST |
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| Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc |
| 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4640 DITMAN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all new wiring and devices throughout & install new hardwired smoke/carbon alarms in apartment unit in accordance with NEC 2017. (Existing Fire Alarm System to remain intact). | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2542 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMSS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1608 W JUNIATA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION 670888 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT EXTERIOR WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER’S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3137 EUCLID 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. **AMENDED TO MAKE ON OF THE UNITS ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP- SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRIC IF DEDICATED LINE IS NOT THERE EXISTING.-unit with electric heat pump not gas. 2-ton system and 1.5-ton system** | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 5400R LANGDON ST | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.; Research and Development | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2210 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4242 COTTMAN 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 | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1361-63 W SILVER ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL STORE (GROUP M) IN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. *NO CHANGE TO TENANT SPACES 1 OR 2)* | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 12488 SWEET BRIAR RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelEZ tub to shower replacement | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2533 MANTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001677 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1709 POINT BREEZE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW 3-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 TOTAL UNITS, 1 AFFORDABLE); SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | LC ARCHITECTURE LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 9217 PILGRIM LN | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001747 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 236 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (10'-0" FOR TOTAL OF 30 FT) AND ONE (1) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (4' 9") TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Dana R Forte | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 6147 HARLEY AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionNo excavation below 5 foot proposed. ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 50 S 16TH ST | AlterationsKitchen renovation Relocate drain and water lines to new fixture locations Install finished fixtures: kitchen sink, disposal, dishwasher Relocate 3" stack | — | JOHN J DEVINE | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING 10TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE IN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 37 MAPLEWOOD MALL | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | Mark Grimaldi | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3832 W GIRARD 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/ | — | Melvin Trappier | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 7237 EASTWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1726 W NEDRO AVE | AlterationsInstallation of complete new plumbing system for a two-family dwelling, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 3 bathrooms, 2 laundry, 2 kitchen sink and 2 water heater. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19141 |