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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 611 S 7TH ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2" water service from curb stop to inside front wall of building. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1550 N 57TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the removal of damaged rear first floor overhang and repair the existing roofing where the overhang is to be removed to resolve case #CF-2026-003003. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-003003. | — | M Kaufman Contractors LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 712 PINE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one story with roof deck addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2760 RED LION RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 6 replacement pad-mounted transformers (5 - 1500kVA & 1 - 750kVA) . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3903 J ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICD AND PANEL -32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAT SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT-FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL DOORBELL, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOION DETECTOR, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE(BASEMENT), INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK INCLUDING UNDERPINNING FOIR ADDITION TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-002637) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IEBC REVIW* | — | BENCARDINO EXCAVATING INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2025 E ALLEGHENY AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1234 N HOLLYWOOD 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. Mini split system, 5 heads. | — | Kevin Yow | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1601 W HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 108 duplex outlets, 3 GFI's, 1 hot water heater, 1 exhaust fan 65 A fixtures, 44 A-1, 4 B-1, 1 C, 15 emergency heads, 9 exit signs, and 1 100 amp panel as per 2017 NEC. Fire Alarm as per drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1601 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED DRAWINGS - 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA-72, AND 2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1509 S 49TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| 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 | 1826 S 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2020-012695 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 8243 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of roof mounted solar 13 panels 5.72kwdc In Accordance with attached EZ standard | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3628 E ALLEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-006319 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1826 S 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2020-012695 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2232 N COLORADO ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR AND LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B FINANCIAL SERVICES (CHASE BANK). EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Builders Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2508 S 5TH ST | AlterationsInstall 3/4" water service from sidewalk to inside front basement wall. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2106 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 901 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo document the slab as per plans with no additional work to the slab. No digging or underpinning on this permit.. Must remove all framing from unhabitable basement. Remove 1 masonry wall in the rear where mechanicals run through. Basement to remain unfinished and no other work approved in basement. Replace and sister small amount of joist (less than 10%) as per plan with no impacts to adjacent properties. | — | URI SOLOMON | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 401 N WILTON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005489 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (22) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |