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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1937 WATKINS ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING. | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | 19145 | |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1702 N MARSHALL 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 12 total diffusers |
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| Jordan Parisse |
| 19122 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 5851 CARPENTER ST | AlterationsInstalling 11 Fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1701 LINDLEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL A NEW 6 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT REAR DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ADMIR VELKU | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 4312 ALDINE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 514 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-006603 | — | Brandon Shackelford | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 654 W RITTENHOUSE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 340 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 1 - ductless variable speed source mini split heat pump and Install 200 amp panel upgrade with new line-voltage runs to connect the heat pump Mechanical Permit Number: MP-2025-005110 | — | Rycor LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 514 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-006587 | — | Brandon Shackelford | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2325 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | KNIGHT RIDER CONSTRUCTION | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 514 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-006381 | — | Brandon Shackelford | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 245 ROCHELLE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 525-47 ARMSTRONG ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. | 1 | Green Tec LLC | C | 19144 |
| 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 | 4693 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 350 amp service with 3 meters, 3 disconnects, and 3 panels. Install wiring and service as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. RP-2025-011908: Issued | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS TO THE 12TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE WITHIN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | VERICON CONSTRUCTION CO LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2115 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation Of 200 AMP Service | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 4049 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/ REPLACE 2 INCH WATER SERVICE AND CURB STOP | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. 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 | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1524 S CLEVELAND 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19146 |
| 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 | 2314 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations Repair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | JWMJ Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 6501 NEW STATE RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the new construction of a building, and infill building for educational use and an accessory concession stand and canopy area on existing educational campus on same lot as existing educational buildings and related site improvements, with 103 additional accessory parking spaces (total 340 spaces), includes total 17 preferential parking spaces, 8 ADA spaces (including van accessible spaces) 4 ADA van accessible parking spaces, total 3 off-street loading spaces and total 22 bicycle parking spa | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19135 |