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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 |
| 931 MCCLELLAN ST |
| Addition and/or Alterationone 20 amp bathroom circuit to 2nd floor (fishing) one 15 amp afci circuit to master bedroom, 3 receptacles, light switch, wire to light (fishing) one 15 amp afci circuit for middle and back bedroom, 2 receptacles and 1 light switch each room (fishing) one 15 amp circuit for fridge (fishing) basement lighting circuit with 4 lights (unfinished space) |
| — |
| Michael Villa |
| 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3001 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.400 KW DC rooftop mounted solar array system consisting of 12 Sirius Solar ELNSM54M-HC-N-450 DC:BS-E-J modules and 12 Enphase IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (240V) microinverters. All work as per NEC 2017 . THIS PERMIT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EXPEDITED SOLAR PERMIT STANDARD** | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 145 E BELLS MILL RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 220 v Circuit for elevator according to NEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 7552 FORREST AVE | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 100 amp temporary service | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OFEXISTING MASONRY AND WOOD ONE-STORY STRUCTURE BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL R | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003293 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 140 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm devices Finish and install receptacles and lighting, and new panel*ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS* | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6242-50 HAVERFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED BUILDING (WITH GREEN ROOF) TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL UNITS VIA MIHB. NEW CONSTRUCTION DUE TO REMOVAL OF OVER 2/3RDS OF EXISTING JOISTS (NONCONFORMING PORTION OF REAR FIRST STORY TO REMAIN AS IS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6617 LEBANON AVE | AlterationsInstall piping on the first floor for the following 2 toilets, 2 vanity & 1 tub 1 kitchen sink. | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1844 W CHAMPLOST AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) EZ 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. | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 223 TREE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 100 AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT OUTLETS SWITCHES LIGHTING FIXTURES AND GROUNDING SYSTEM AND CO SMOKE DETECTORS AND FEEDERS HVAC SYSTEM AS PER 2017 NEC | — | ANTHONY FRANKLIN | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4311 TACONY ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | GUTLEI INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 728 MANATAWNA AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200AMP ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE-WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR INSTALL OUTSIDE SERVICE CABLE & MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT MAIN GROUNDING & BONDING NO OTHER WORK BEING DONE | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1828 WYNNEWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL THE FOLLOWING BY WAY OF FISHING: 6 GFCI, 13 LIGHT SWITCHES, 28 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, 23 LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS, INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, INSTALL WIRING FOR WASHER AND DRYER, INSTALL WIRING FOR HVAC | — | DWIGHT A FRANCIS | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1415 E OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE III-B CONSTRUCTION SLAB ON GRADE, A ROOF DECK AT THE 4TH FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 4TH FLOOR FRONT, A ROOF DECK AT THE 3RD FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 3RD FLOOR REAR, A ROOF DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR ACCESSED BY THE 2ND FLOOR REAR. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH THREE (3) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVE AISLE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF AN NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRI | 1 | LEVEL UP DEVELOPMENT, LLC | 19125 |
| 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 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1704 FRANKFORD AVE | 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. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2230 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE WITHOUT CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. 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. | 1 | VINCENT T BOLGER | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2824 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001159 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5700 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400a, 1ph, 120/240v main service with grounding and 4-gang meter module. Install all new wiring throughout 3 apartments and common area. Install low voltage wiring for TV as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 8341 FORREST AVE | AlterationsRepair/Replace Rain Leader Cesspool. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19150 |
| 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 |