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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 |
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| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| C |
| 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING . INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMMERCIAL SPACES. 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 | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2022-005031 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2149 N 4TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE, 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AND STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | 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 | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | JENNA A DIETRICH | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD 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 | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1333-37 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS RETAIL SALES-CONSUMER GOODS AT 1ST FLOOR REAR SPACE TO INCLUDE ALL PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | — | Mike Parsell | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2150 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002378 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002369 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002373 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1923 N MARSHALL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 F | 3 | MCT Construction Group LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1837 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002348 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002373 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002378 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1837 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002348 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002369 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19122 |