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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4311 TACONY ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | — | — | 19124 | |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 |
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| Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center |
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| C |
| 19149 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 304 WALNUT ST | AlterationsInstall 4 floor drains, 7 lavatories, 3 water closets. 2 showers, 1 backflow preventer, 1 hot water heater and 1 ejector sump pump. All work to be done according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | LAWRENCE CARO | C | 19106 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 2131 N NATRONA ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| 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 | 1631 N PHILIP ST | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19122 |
| 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 | 2851 SALMON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001743 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 650 FAIRMOUNT AVE APT I5 | New ConstructionINSTALL New Panels, METER BANK, New switches, new wiring , new devices ,110V interconnected smoke/Co alarms ,fire alarm .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Arber Sulaj | C | — |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1143 HELLERMAN ST | AlterationsSewer service spot repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 6115 WALTON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 5 DWELLING BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 Interior Plumbing - 11WC, 11-TUBS/Shower, 11-Lavatories, 5-KS, 5-LS, 5-WH, sewage pump and sump | — | AK SCORPION INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2004 S 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING 10TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE IN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 7505 NEWLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRough-in and finish wiring of a new addition. Includes receptacles, switching for recessed lighting and smoke and CO2 detectors | — | LEE ROSENBERG | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAMEND PERMIT 6/16/2026 - 1-backflow,3-lav sinks,3-water closets,2-tubs,1-floor drain,1-laundry sink,1-water heater,1-hose bib,1-kitchen sink Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006397 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all new wiring and devices throughout & install new hardwired smoke/carbon alarms in apartment unit in accordance with NEC 2017. (Existing Fire Alarm System to remain intact). | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 1224 FANSHAWE ST | Addition and/or Alterationreplace 2 -3way switches, 2 arc fault breakers, Distributio panel, 4 GFCI in kitchen , 2 GFCI basement, 4 -3 ways swithes basement & hallway.4 LED light fixtures basement,2 redistribute circuit basement, 10 receptacle replacement, 17 swithes replacement. (All wires are fished as per 2017 nec ) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 226 S BONSALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire new addition for office. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | ACE ELECTRIC LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one story addition above the first-floor rear section of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4056 PARKSIDE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB TO HOUSE. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 2533 MANTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001677 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 12, 2026 | 4214 MAGEE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19135 |