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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1935 W BRISTOL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM IN AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19140 | |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (59) sprinkler heads for interior alterations to 12th floor |
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| Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 249 S 46TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Lauterbach Construction, Inc. | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2253 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3400-42 FRANKFORD AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFor the site work for a new playground and a subsurface stormwater basin as per approved plans. | — | ROCKPORT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 833 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate existing lighting per plan, disconnect existing wiring for demo, install necessary branch circuitry and devices per APPROVED E drawings -2017 NEC. | — | WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 8939 ASHTON RD | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 243 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS RETAIL SALES-FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | Gao Construction Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 1" domestic and Replacing the existing curb trap and fresh air inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 5539 PENTRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | ATLAS PAINTING & REMODELING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2235 W CAMBRIA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service | — | Vincent Williams | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1019 CHERRY ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2732 W STERNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | 215 Builds LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (40) plenum CAT6 network cables. Terminations on CAT6 jacks at workstation and on patch panels in IDF closet. Typical J-hook supports per code. | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 112 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. 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 | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2326 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN, INSTALL A FIRE ALARM ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 5208 MARWOOD RD | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. | — | David R Smith | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1635 STAUB ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICE REPLACEMENT | — | DWIGHT A FRANCIS | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmendment 6/10/2026 Revise fixtures count ADD NEW FIXTURES-1 BACKFLOW,3 LAV SINKS,3 WATER CLOSETS,2 TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1 OUTLET FOR WASH MACHINE,1 WATER HEATER,1 HOSE BIB,1 KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006421 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3301 SOLLY AVE | Alterations Partial renovation to lab is school. . 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 | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3685 STANTON 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 | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1232 ATWOOD RD | 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 | — | SK Capital Investments LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 127 W PRICE ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 gas fired hot water boiler with same like and kind. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 759 E MADISON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |