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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1813 CHANDLER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION (CARPORT) TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | jeferson de sousa | 19111 | |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 15169 BEVERLY DR | Solar Panels and Structure |
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| 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 | 3124 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ENCLOSURE OF THE FRONT PORCH (ZP-2026-005297) OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (ZP-2023-002830) AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 413-53 N 7TH ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE NO STAGE PROPOSED AS PER PLAN 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. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 6505 EDMUND ST | Addition and/or Alterationrunning a 20 amp circuit to a disconnect to power a chair lift in open ceiling basement. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 213-17 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 38 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. 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. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3400 MAIDEN LN | New Construction (Shell Only)NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) STORY DETACHED SHELL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE FIT-OUT PERMIT(S) REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. PRE-CAST CONCRETE FABRICATOR MUST BE IAS ACCREDITED OR PCI CERTIFIED. SEE PERMIT SP-2026-000236 FOR ASSOCIATED FOUNDATION WORK AND PERMIT SP-2026-000251 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 5185 CASTOR AVE | AlterationsInstall (2) water closets and (1) Lavatory sink, install 4 inch drain to water closet (1) 1.5 inch drain to Lavatory | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 7316 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 4337 LARCHWOOD AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3092 JANNEY ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Matthew Beeco | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1840 BRUNNER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-016246. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 1842 Brunner. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 2019 PARRISH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR EXTERIOR WALL IN KIND TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO CHANGE TO THE EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROOS FLOOR AREA* **SEPARATE PERMIT S REQUIRED FRO MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK** | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 4836 N 5TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3462 KENSINGTON AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 6523 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 379 PARKER AVE | AlterationsREPLACE STORM AND SANITARY CURB TRAPS AND FRESH AIR INLETS. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 314 W SEYMOUR 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| 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 | 2227 PANAMA ST | Solar Panels and StructureInstallation of roof top solar panels, details per plan. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 4612 MILLETT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-007628 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 15-19 S 22ND ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 6207 MARKET ST | AlterationsInstall New Utility Sink in Basement with pump / Drinking fountain on first floor | — | JAMAL E PATTERSON | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 6712 LINCOLN DR | 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 | — | — | 19119 |