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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2800 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND (2) WINDOW SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2781 ROBERTS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install automatic fire alarm system throughout 1st& 2nd fl as per NFPA 72 2016 and approved plans " Famous 4th street cookies " |
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| FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM |
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| 19129 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 1729 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 245 E DURHAM 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 3511 N 17TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE SECTION OF 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2912 S SMEDLEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a rear second floor of an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shwon on the plan. | — | TMH ASSOCIATES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2420 MIFFLIN ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 823 S 56TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 8116 GERMANTOWN 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. We will be replacing a boiler system in the first floor apartment ONLY with a gas furnace, AC, new ductwork, and 10 diffusers. All work wi | — | Bellina Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 330 OREGON AVE | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYFOR A LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGN FOR AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP A-2) IN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER TENANT SPACE. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **PLANS/LO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER BUILDING PERMIT 1021957 (ISSUED 11-1-2019)** | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2111 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC 2021** | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 3931 E NETHERFIELD RD | Parking OnlyEliminate off-street parking in garage and relocate the off-street parking space as per approved plan | — | TERRA STUDIO LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (10) plumbing fixtures, (4) hot water heaters, (2) kitchen sinks, (2) lavatories, (1) water closet and (1) floor drain with piping. All work to be perform according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 7044 PASCHALL AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2505 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 7409 ANDREWS AVE | AlterationsStorm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets & main drains. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 1513 S 13TH 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Installation of two Ducane 95% efficient gas furnaces with two 3 ton cooling coils and two 3 ton outdoor condensers with new duct work throughout. | — | ANDREW CONDINO | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 2 Captive Aire kitchen fire suppression systems, per UL 300, in the Giant grocery store - space 34. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 800-08 S BROAD ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO POPEYES. 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 Interior Plumbing for the Popeyes Other description - Ice Machines, Water Filter, Rethermalizer, Tea Brewer | — | RANDY HO | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 8614 DITMAN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CTs & FAIs. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 409 E INDIANA AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 18 E COLUMBIA 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Ermalindo Zazaj | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsPlumbing installed to the 2018 Philadelphia PLUMBING code Sec 919. All piping to be metallic. • Furnish and install [6] Water Closets [6] Lavatories, [1] Uinal, [4] ELectric Water Coolers, [2] SINKS • Provide labor and material to extend from existing sanitary, vent, and domestic cold water to new fixtures as shown. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2604R PENROSE FERRY RD | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004749 Plumbing per plans | — | MARK 4 PLUMBING | C | 19145 |