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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 801 LEMON HILL DR | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PLATFORM STRUCTURE WITH RAMP AND STAIRWAY ACCESS TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY TENT INSTALLATION COMPLYING WITH NFPA 701 FOR RETAIL USE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION** | 1 | ARENA EVENT SERVICES, INC. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 |
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| AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. |
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| ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. |
| 19148 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide updated electrical panel, wiring devices, lighting. The service panel is 100amps | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | TORINO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 120 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE . WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC DOORS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** | — | ELECTRIC GUARD DOG HOLDINGS, LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 901S MARKET ST | SignInstall one (1) statically LED-lit accessory wall sign at the storefront of the business. Size and Location as shown on the plan. Separate permit required for electric. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4619-21 CHESTER AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) 275 GALLON ABOVE GROUND TANK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31. AMENDMENT: For the removal of a total of four (4) 275-gallon Aboveground Storage Tanks previously containing #2 fuel oil | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2201-05 N AMERICAN ST | Special Event - Short Term COFOR A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO BE HELD AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EVENTS TO BE HELD FOR THE SPECIFIC DATES INDICATED ON THE PERMIT. **NO WORK APPROVED ON THE PERMIT** | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 179-89 W BERKS ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 3624 ALMOND 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. 80K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, 8 supply registers and 2 returns | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1910 E HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1636 ASHURST RD | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 8006 HORROCKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationService Panel and Breaker box changed to a 200 amp 3 phase service. | — | GEORGE F CASSIDY | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1567 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A service upgrade | — | ECHO HOUSE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 422 SEVILLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (1) 60A dedicated circuit to power Ev charger. all wires fished, all work done to current NEC. | — | Rewire Energy Solutions | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4301 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8'-0" TYPE I HOOD WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2967 BELGRADE 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 43 duplex outlets, 9 quad outlets, 4 GFI's, 6 TV outlets, 2 projector outlets, 9 floor cores, 3 wall furniture feeds, 1 hot water heater, 7 fan power boxes, 70' L-1, 22 L-2, 32 L-3, 6 L-4, 4 L-5, 3 L-6, 45 L-7, 3 L-8, 3 L-9, 14 L-10, 6 L-11, 1 L-12, 8 exits, 2 dimmers, 8 wall occupancy sensors, 15 ceiling sensors ,Fire Alarm ALL NWORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1547 S 7TH ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 10050 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system 250KW AC all work per approved plans GP-2024-006963 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1308 S BANCROFT ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPLACE FIXTURES 1 kitchen 1 half bath 1 full baths 1 Water heater 1 laundry | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1704 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical distribution equipment plus panel and breakers, feed wiring, boxes, wiring devices for all power. Installation of all feed wiring, boxes, and light fixtures for all lighting. Installation of wiring and power for all mechanical equipment . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | — |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 6000 RISING SUN AVE | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g pryo. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4947 W STILES ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for use as six(6) unit multi-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 128-40 S 55TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19139 |