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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS TO THE 18TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6241 N 18TH ST |
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| IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC |
| 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 527 DUPONT ST | AlterationsInstallation of a plumbing System for 3WC, 3 Lavs, 2 Showers, 1 KS, 1 Washing machine stand pipe, 1 Water Heater, 1 hose bib. All work to be done in accordance with PPC 2018. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5118 WHITAKER AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE WDP CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| 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 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-135762. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-135762. ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19120 |
| 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 | 1210 E SEDGLEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFrom existing PECO service and distribution panel rewire entire structure to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heater and HVAC equipment. All work per 2017 NEC. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2233 RITTER ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. Replace 3/4" water service from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1849 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR AN ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 2 APARTMENTS, VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS **ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQ'D FOR FITOUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACES -A SERVICE CALC WAS NOT SUPPLIED FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES (VACANT CALC ONLY) A NEW SERVICE CALC WILL BE NEEDED FOR FUTURE USES** | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6600 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WATER LINE CURB TO METER. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2600-04 KENSINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TRANSIT STATION. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **NO SIGNS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION.** | — | SEPTA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND REAR DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6915 GERMANTOWN AVE | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS AND WITH MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 1003 Cat6A plenum cables at 175' average. Provide and install 24 displays.(16 ea. 75" to 98" and 08 ea. 55" to 65") Provide and install 49 card reader locations consisting of 1 cable. Provide and install 55 cameras. All work will be completed per current NEC. No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1832 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 4" WDP. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 225 QUARRY ST | New Construction INSTALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES,SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EXIT SIGNS, POWER FOR FIRE PUMP, POWER FOR ELEVATOR, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM,RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 18 E COLUMBIA AVE | Alterations3 toilets 2 tubs 1 shower 2 single vanities 1 double vanity 1 laundry tub 1 kitchen sink 1 40 gallon Water Heater Backyard and front yard hose bib 1 refrigerator box 1 washer and dryer on 2nd bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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. Relocate 6 existing diffusers within a single tenant space, no wall penetrations. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2518 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations and for the rear addition to an existing single family attached structure. detail as shown in the plan. | — | ZITO COLOGERO | 19146 |
| 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 | 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 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING W/THREE (3) UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7809 WINSTON RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of an accessory shade structure (pergola) at the front wall of an existing semi-detached Single-Family Dwelling. Size and location per plan. | — | CHRIS KELLY | 19118 |