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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1700 N FRONT ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. SEPARATE ELECTRCIAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3957 MELON ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — |
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| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2900 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor exterior work to an existing structure. To provide an accessible landing to an existing entrance. Work to be completed per plan. **Exterior work only** | 1 | YOUNG CONTRACTING/SE, INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 5047 CHARLES ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1722 NAUDAIN ST | Addition and/or Alteration REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2024-011977 | 1 | B4 SOLUTIOS LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 930 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER HISTORICAL COMMISI0N: No exterior work as part of this permit (apart from condensers at first floor), no work to exterior windows or doors as part of this permit. Electrical scope: Installation of 600 amp service equipment, interior wiring throughout. Installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1717 FEDERAL ST | AlterationsBasement: Electric Water heater 1st floor: (1) W.C., (1) LAV, (1) K.S. 2nd Floor: (1) Bath Tub, (1) W.C., (1) LAV | — | Bradley Otto | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 311 E UPSAL ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, VACANT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY . ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. | — | Path4u Construction INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 5823 CHEW AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE EXTERNAL 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 335 STATE ST | Addition and/or Alterationproviding electricity to ductless mini split condenser Installation of 60 AMP A/C Pullout disconnect with surge suppressor all work will conform to the 2017 NEC the mechanical permit number is MP-2026-002380 | — | Tobias Stoutenburgh | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3671 EVELINE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004296 1 kitchen sink, 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1524 NAUDAIN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2319 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service with 3-gang meter bank 100 AMP panel for 1st and 2nd floors and 60 AMP house panel install 10 smokes throughout the house | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 311 E UPSAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (BUILDING ID NO. 1146941). FOR NO CHANGES TO THE PRINCIPAL VACANT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE. SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Path4u Construction INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 10400 DRUMMOND RD | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001646 | — | JOHN J BEE INC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2010 SIGEL 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. Install new furnace, AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers. | — | Eugene Naydovich | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1706 NAUDAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 121 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-065992. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clean adjacent lots at 119, 125 W. Roosevelt. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on 121, 123 W. Roosevelt only. 3' high CMU retaining wall across front of 121, 123 W. Roosevelt. 4' corral fence across rear of 119 thru 125 W. Roosevelt. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 841-65 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE (SUITE 110) ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | BUILDERS GROUP INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1303 W RUSH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1638 S 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 Alteration, installation, and addition of complete plumbing to whole building per commercial and residential Philadelphia Plumbing c | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 7944 BUSTLETON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | PhillyDeeds LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 630 LAWLER PL | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19116 |