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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 118 E INDIANA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000490 | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1528 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013428 | — |
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| BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC |
| 19146 |
| 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 | 3318 A 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. | — | JUAN R VEGA | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 4530 BLAKISTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changePermit for the erection of a covered terrace (one story addition) and for the legalization of a front yard fence to an existing single family detached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1200 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace fire alarm device, like devices for like devices | — | B SAFE INC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1637 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Alterationsreplace water and drain lines to 10 fixtures 2- kit sink 3 - lav 2 - shower / tub 3-toilet | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 4311 TACONY ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | J F HUEBNER & SON INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2138 BELLMORE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-003380 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 127 N MOLE 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. ***PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 319 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ADDITION OF ROOFTOP DECK ATOP EXISING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. | 20 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 237-47 S 18TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3650-54 N BROAD ST | AlterationsREPLACE (1) BREAK ROOM SINK ALL OTHER WORK BY LANDLORD | — | KEVIN MCGINN PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2225 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STRUCTURAL BEAM WITH SHORING AND SHARED PARTY WALL INFILL IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN TO PARTIALLY COMPLY THE VIOLATIONS IN CF-2026-034282 & CF-2026-052801. | — | Vich Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 4010 BARING 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 4935 WALNUT ST | AlterationsExterior main drain repair. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 5404 LANCASTER AVE | 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 the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | ALEK AIR MANAGEMENT INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 923 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 4604 WEYMOUTH 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 | — | TRI COUNTY HVAC AND CONTRACTING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 5801 OLD SECOND ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 740 W ERIE AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICAITON. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 1518 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE RESKINNING OF ONE AWNING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19102 |
| 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 | 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 | 1720 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF A UL LISTED CLEAN AGENT SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN REFERENCE STACKS ROOM OF AN EXISTING MUSICAL INSTITUTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2001 AND AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19103 |