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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 |
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| 7040-48 CASTOR AVE |
| Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center |
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| C |
| 19149 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | JACKOVIC CONSTRUCTION | C | 19128 |
| 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 | 220 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | 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. As per PHC Scaffold/shelter shall be freestanding and shall not be anchored or affixed to exterior facades in any way. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2749 S SHERIDAN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3301 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionInstall all switchgear , panels ,MCCs, CCTV , interior wiring, EV Chargers , SCADA . All work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. | — | PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 1725-39 HOFFNAGLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19152 |
| 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 | 726 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2131 N NATRONA ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN 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. 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. | — | Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4371 PECHIN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19128 |
| 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* | — | TW Ventures LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1739 W JUNIATA ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 9230 VERREE RD | Retaining WallEZ STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS - For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY REAR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 9744 MOREFIELD PL | 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.*** | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 242 S 46TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATIOS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit. | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3301 SOLLY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPerform partial renovation of a laboratory suite located on the third floor of an educational building. Install one (1) 225-amp subpanel, including associated feeder, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and terminations. Provide complete electrical distribution within the renovated area, including installation of wiring, lighting fixtures, lighting control systems, exit signs, and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuits to provide power for laboratory equipment and applianc | — | ANMAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 8112 THOURON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR SUN DECK AS PART OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | 19150 |