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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2201-25 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install telecommunication wiring and associated devices for a burglar alarm system. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Excavation |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001751 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 729 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE ,WIRING THROUGHOUT ,INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES ,OUTLETS, SWITCHES ,SMOKE DETECTORS , GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2360 E YORK ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 5806 MASTER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Fairmount Mechanical LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1717 SOUTH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT GROUND FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2018 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1725-39 HOFFNAGLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3646 WHARTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001112 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 552 LEVERINGTON AVE | AlterationsReplacing existing fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens. | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 6732 LEBANON AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | Ivan Kharkiv | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1324 S BANCROFT ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 3423 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or Alterationkitchen rewire, half bath and laundry rewire living/dining outlets and lights | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1303 S 15TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionNo excavation below 5 foot proposed. ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2719 S SMEDLEY ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 5932-42 GERMANTOWN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHILD CARE-CHILD CARE CENTER TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMIT UNDER AP-2026-002098** **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************************** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001747 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2533 MANTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001677 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 12488 SWEET BRIAR RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelEZ tub to shower replacement | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.3 g pryo All 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 | — |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2749 S SHERIDAN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 220 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | 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. As per PHC Scaffold/shelter shall be freestanding and shall not be anchored or affixed to exterior facades in any way. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2985 TILTON 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsInstallation of an ADA restroom, ejector pump and rough underground plumbing. | — | KLEIN & COMPANY PLUMBING INC | C | 19144 |