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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 654 W RITTENHOUSE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 | |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 2140 N 27TH ST | AlterationsRepair sewer line in front yard of property near foundation wall. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC |
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| 19121 |
| 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 | 1237 S 47TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 346 N 52ND ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 441 MERCY ST | AlterationsTo install fixtures and pipes: 1 Lavatory, 1 water closet, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, 1 hose bibs, 1 water heater, &1 storm drain To replace interior house drain & stack. | — | KEN CHAN | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1521 DICKINSON ST | 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. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1834 S TAYLOR ST | AlterationsNew interior permit for 5 fixtures. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1646 N DOVER 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | SignFOR THE REFACING OF EXISTING SIGNS; ONE(1) FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) PROJECTING SIGN **WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER APPROVED PLANS** | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 3242 S SYDENHAM ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 1217 RACE ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 4, 2026 | 645 W SEDGWICK 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 4, 2026 | 112 W DURHAM ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5405 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall !00 Amp Service, replace outlets , lights and switches, install outlet in kit and Back Bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 6825 GERMANTOWN AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001038 Install new system, per NFPA 13 | — | MAC SPRINKLER INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5730 N MARVINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstallation of 1 full bathroom. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1400 S 23RD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011092 | — | Bradley Otto | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 37 W UPSAL ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1923 S 5TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5304 N 5TH ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 350 W QUEEN LN | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHILDCARE CENTER (GROUP I-4) IN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **SEE CP-2024-002044 FOR ALL WORK PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3720-40 MAIN ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries - Farmer's Market | — | — | C | 19127 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 235-63 E LEHIGH AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19125 |