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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001743 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 | |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2844 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
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| TW Ventures LLC |
| 19121 |
| 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 | 604 LOCUST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsInstall new ductless mini-split heat pump system, 4 wall-mounted air handler unit(s), outdoor condensing unit, wiring, and electrical. | — | LINTELS DESIGN & BUILD LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 217 E ASHMEAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR ADDITION AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Illmatic Construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 645 KENMORE RD | Addition and/or Alteration Installation in accordance with attached ez standard. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new lighting, as per drawings. Installation of power to receptacles, HVAC equipment, as per drawings Installation of new 400A electrical service as per drawings Installation of low voltage, CAT, security cable, tele/data cable, as per APPROVED drawings-2017 NEC. | — | FOX CHASE ELECTRICAL INC | C | — |
| 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 | 9217 PILGRIM LN | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 5932-42 GERMANTOWN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHILD CARE-CHILD CARE CENTER TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMIT UNDER AP-2026-002098** **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************************** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000407 | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2201-25 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install telecommunication wiring and associated devices for a burglar alarm system. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 444 SAINT PAUL ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS AT THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS CF-2024-106166 AND CF-2025-015556. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASES CF-2024-106166 AND CF-2025-015556. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBM | — | C S BELL INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 7040-48 CASTOR AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 12488 SWEET BRIAR RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelEZ tub to shower replacement | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3646 WHARTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001112 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************** | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.3 g pryo All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1528 S CLARION ST | AlterationsReplace building drain, curb trap, FAI | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4311 TACONY ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2985 TILTON 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| 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 | 2533 MANTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001677 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 451 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI. Replacing partial main drain. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1324 S BANCROFT ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |