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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 652 E ANNSBURY 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 | — | — | 19120 | |
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| 1500 N HOWARD ST |
| Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE TWO (2) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST). THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP). NO EXCAVATION NEAR THE BUILDING. |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN, AND ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. 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 | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2601 BIALY ST | Change of UseGroup Living - Single-Room Residence; Residential - Household Living - Single-Family; Limited Lodging | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE 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 | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4001 GRANT AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGNS. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2525 W GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE, ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ONE (1) ELEVATOR OVERRUN, AND SEVEN (7) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF COMMERICAL SPACE). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1610 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003260 | — | Allen Au | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3060 EDGEMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNEW 200A SERVICE ROUGH AND TRIM OUT THROUGH OUT AS PER 2017 NEC | — | City Lights electric llc | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4208 LAWNSIDE RD | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3349 N 19TH 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. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | — |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2048 W OXFORD ST | New Construction or AdditionsTo install 74 fixtures, including water and sanitary lines to the mains. 10 Toilets, 8 Lavatory's, 1 Urinal, 1 Water Cooler, 2 Mop Receptors, 2 Water Heaters, 1 Sink, 28 Floor Drains, 13 Roof Drains, 1 Grease Trap, 1 Sump Pump, 5 Hose Bibs, and (1) 2" Backflow Preventer. house trap, stack, fresh air inlet, rain conductor, (2) 6" lateral sanitary lines, (1) 8" storm line, and a 4" domestic water connection. | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1831 S 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2020-012705 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4401 S BROAD ST | Change of UseVacant | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-008053 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 9313 OLD BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BUILDING (ONLY) TO INCLUDE 2 INCH MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-1/2 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SEE AP-2026-000231 FOR RELATED CO TO FOLLOW COMPLETION OF THIS WORK** **A SEPARATE COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ALTERATIONS WORK REQUIRED IN ASSOCIAT | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4401 S BROAD ST | Change of UseVacant | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH REAR DECK ON SECOND FLOOR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2910 SOUTH ST | AlterationsInstall 2-lavatories; 5- water closets; 8- tub/shower; 2- hose bibs; 2- floor drains to include all necessary piping as per plans | — | ELC HOLDING COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1509 S 49TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2427 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No new penetrations or enlargement of roof opening. Unit to be installed on existing roof curb. This project consists of the installation of a new 2.5-ton (30,000 BTU) rooftop package HVAC unit at the customer’s residence . The system is rated at 13.4 SEER and is designed to deliver approximatel | — | Ronald Musser | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4920 ORMES ST | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the top of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | RAYMOND F ROLA | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1840 N 71ST ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 1" WATER LINE FROM CURB TO THE METER. | — | BOSS PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLC | 19151 |