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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC (USE: MEDICAL, DENTAL, HEALTH PRACTITIONER GROUP PRACTITIONER, GROUP B - BUSINESS OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. | 1 | SCHORN CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19128 |
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| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 6924 OGONTZ AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MD. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 12607 NANTON DR | 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 2713 E VENANGO ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 11, 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 11, 2026 | 1711 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 200 amp panel with 200 amp eco flow panel. Install 200 amp disconnect. Install 20 kwh ecoflow solar battery back up As per 2017 NEC | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1119 W DUNCANNON AVE | AlterationsCurb trap repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 304 E ALLENS LN | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1829 N BAILEY ST | AlterationsNew pipe & fixtures.. 1 kitchen sink, 1 toilet, 1 tub, 1 sink, 1 laundry, 1 hose bib & 1 water heater. | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1601-05 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical fit-out including new 150A panel, equipment circuits, receptacles, lighting, and exit signs and emergency lighting. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING THROUGHOUT A HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING (FIFTY-NINE (59) DWELLING UNITS). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2026-000528 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | KARAN ZORIA | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 2529 MANTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001672 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3975-81 KENSINGTON AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 5224 E TABOR RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in dinning room. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. (All Wires Are Fished) | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1518 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or Alterationremodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 1 outlet, 2 recessed lights, 1 ventilation fan, 2 wall sconces | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 2843 N 28TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE REAR YARD DRAIN OUTSIDE. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 4041 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsReplace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 5000 OXFORD AVE | Addition and/or Alterationreplace lights and receptacles as per submitted drawings PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 314 W GRANGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 Amp service with new 3 gang meter socket, 3 distribution panels and circuit breakers for an existing duplex with house panel. “Existing service equipment replacement only | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 1102 E SHARPNACK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new 100 amp electrical service | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a Electronic reader and lock | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 31-35 W GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED SEVEN (7) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ONE (1) ROOF DECK (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), ACCESSED BY TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES (TO CONTAIN STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY) AND TWO (2) ELEVATOR OVERRUNS; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DWELLING UNITS) AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AS PERMITTED IN THE CMX-3 ZONING DISTRICT; TO INCLUDE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ACCESSO | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 11, 2026 | 744 E HILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall ground rod. Install smoke and co detectors. one surface light in each room. Fishing Electrical wire through wall and throughout out as per 2017 NEC Code. | — | ALEZANDO MERCADO | 19134 |