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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4401 S BROAD ST | Change of UseVacant | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4055-61 ASHLAND ST | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — |
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| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 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. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| 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 | 443 W INDIANA AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****************************************************** | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 14004 MCNULTY RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition onto an existing detached structure. For site improvements that include the expansion of the existing surface parking lot and associated landscaping. Size and location per plans. | — | — | C | 19154 |
| 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 | 1835 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd one module for security interface" | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | — | 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. Proposed stage cannot be occupied by the public and Installation must comply with Se | — | — | C | — |
| 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 | 2915 NORMANDY DR | EZ Swimming Pool/SpaFor pools and spas accessory to an Existing One Family Dwellings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1910 N 23RD ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4943 ROYAL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 615 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4015 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| 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 | 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 | 1832 MASCHER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Issued Jun 14, 2026 | 760 BROOKLYN ST | Change of UseVacant | — | ANTHONY M MASO | C | 19104 |