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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 15 W RITTENHOUSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs, 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE & 2" WATER LINE. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1619-23 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400A service ,panel, lighting ,receptacles ,equipment hook-ups, for fitout . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. |
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| Short Circuit Electrical LLC |
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| 19145 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 741 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 100 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Parking Only*NO NEW DEVELOPMENT* | — | RJ WALSH ASSOCIATES, INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 7112 OAKLAND ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1036-66 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF PRE-FABRICATED STORAGE/UTILITY STRUCTURE FOR AN EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATION USE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL WORK** | 1 | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4324 N 6TH ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1451 S 53RD ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1141-43 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRebuild a 5ft long by 4ft tall non structural portion of the north rear party wall to 1139, which had been scheduled on demo plan. Wall was determined party wall during start of demo, permit is to rebuild the removal portion. Permit is in response to RP-2026-003979 Examiner review request. no other work included. | — | JLH REAL ESTATE LLC JERRY L HOGGARD | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 6855 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE SITEWORK RELATED TO ADA COMPLIANT IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING LOT REPAVING PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 57 W LOGAN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 868 INDEPENDENCE CT | 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 912 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE AWNING SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 300 N 41ST ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ATTACHED MASONRY AND WOOD SEPARATED STRUCTURES BY HAND METHODS. 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION W | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 49 E DURHAM ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1313 STIRLING ST | AlterationsReplacing 50 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1100R S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Commercial Make Safe PermitIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE DEMOLITION OF PILOT HOUSE AND REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-031788. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMEN | 1 | DIPLOMAT CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 5846 N PARK AVE | AlterationsInstallation of one hot water heater for Unit A | — | HAIDARAH BRAHAIM (Philly Finest Plumbing) | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 6111 GRAYS AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. PHDC WORK ORDER #221866 RIP OFF EXISTING FLAT ROOF INSTALL MODIFIED HOT ROOF WHITE GRANULATED. INSTALL ONE PLY OF BASE SHEET, DRY | — | — | 19142 |
| 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 | 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 | 179-89 W BERKS ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 126-30 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400A service (service switch is to be labeled & numbered) , Install all lighting , receptacles ,equipment hook-ups ,fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2017 NFPA-72. | — | Rameses Lee | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 7221 GILLESPIE ST | Retaining WallFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF WORK DONE WITHOUT PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FRONT RETAINING WALL. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19135 |