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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | New Construction or Additions 6 inch storm 6 inch sewer 1.5 inch domestic | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000138 | — |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
| 19123 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 413 N SICKELS ST | AlterationsReplace house trap, fresh air inlet, regulation vent box, front rainleader, and partial main drain into house. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1601-05 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing work for Somedays Bakery per attached drawings. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 118 E INDIANA AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR A SITEWORK PERMIT AS PER PLANS. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 722 W WELLENS ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/Repair is STRICTLY prohibited with this permit. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 3143 WESTMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire whole room | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013453 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 6522 DOREL ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 704 E PASSYUNK AVE | Major DemolitionDEMOLITION (PORTIONS OF EXTERIOR WALL TO REMAIN FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION) OF AN EXISTING DETACHED (NOT PHYSICALLY CONNECTED TO ADJACENT BUILDING) ONE-STORY, MASONRY, STEEL AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HAND & MECHANICAL 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. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1733 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire including; 100 AMP Service outlets switches lighting 120V Smokes ARC Fault Breakers Per Code | — | KEARNS ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1400 N 51ST ST | AlterationsInstall (3) lavatories, (3) water closets, (1) tub/shower, (1) laundry sink, (1) Mop Sink, (1)hot water heater. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1920 MUTTER ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011187 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1934 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or Alteration(2) 20-amp combo outlets (5) Dual function breakers (4) GFCI and Circuit 1st floor GFCI and circuit 2nd floor (3) bathroom fixtures Dining room light fixture (3) combo detectors Electric wall heater | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 7621 JAY PL | 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 existing heater/ AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 185 W HUNTINGDON 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Paragon Contractors, LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 6247 N 21ST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004144 | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 654 W RITTENHOUSE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 732 MAGEE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire with new light fixtures, receptacles, and switches. New 100 AMP Panel and Service | — | GEORGE F CASSIDY | 19111 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 413 W GEORGE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 642 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING TWO FAMILY DWELLING, NO CHANGES TO THE MAIN BUILDING FOOTPRINT ARE PROPOSED. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE PLANS. | — | Najee Goode | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 102 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2345 E ANN ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2107 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water tank, 3 showers/ 3 bathroom sinks, 3 toilets, 1 kitchen sink. | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1237 S 47TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19143 |