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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4514 BALTIMORE 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 | — | — | 19143 | |
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| 3971-75 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE |
| AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS |
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| TRI STATE MECHANICAL INC |
| C |
| 19131 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 13360 SUSAN TER | Descriptive/MiscellaneousDemolition of in-ground swimming pool Section 3109.1 bulding code | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 135 E CUMBERLAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. | 1 | CUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 507 CYPRESS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005563 | — | JOSEPH WENTWORTH | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5118 WHITAKER AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE WDP CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1163 ATWOOD RD | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, from curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 320 EARLHAM TER | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF MAIN ROOF AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-123018. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLO | — | Praxis Protection LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 6TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. ** | — | LONGS HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 730 S FRONT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" HALF WATER SERVICE FORM CURB STOP INTO THE HOUSE. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1900 E HUNTINGDON ST | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1630 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 9125 MARSHALL ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6506 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 3 bedrooms, 2& 1/2 bathrooms, living room, Dinning room, kitchen, garage, basement, and electric supply to heater system, with arc fault per the NEC 2020. The entire re-wire will be completed by fishing the wires through the walls | — | CLIFFORD K WOOD | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 213 CATHARINE ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2542 E YORK ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2672 BRADDOCK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001695 FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** **PROJECT INCLUDES UNDERPINNING VIA AMENDMENT TO CP-2025-001695 AND INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT ** | — | TIR EAGHAIN CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 934 N LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 200 amp service Using customer supplied panels and meter box. We will have a main 200 amp panel and a 100 amp sub panel. We will run new wire to sub panel. Install all proper grounding and surge arrestor. P We will clean up wiring in basement. Strap up as needed. Box and extend as needed. | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7552 FORREST 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/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 241 W GEORGE ST | Alterations4 Lavatory, 2 waterclosets, 1 washing manchine, 1 kitchen sink, 1 shower, 1 hot water heater, 1 tub | — | NIKA MAMAGULASHVILI | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 401 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING (3) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING,SWITCHING,HEATER & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS) | — | lec-tron | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6600 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R AND PHC APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-000644 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5923 N 5TH ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5248 N HOWARD ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE RAINLEADER CESSPOOL. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HIGH-RISE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping. 63 HWH, 59 KIT, 59 W/D, 76 LAV, 76 WC, 73 SH/BT, 2 Mop Sinks(mentioned in other under equipmen | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19102 |