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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1804 W ERIE AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-051771 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF ROOF JOISTS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS | — | IK1 group llc | 19140 | |
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| 3801 SPRUCE ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR PHASE 1A WORK (LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION) OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CLASS OF 1920 COMMONS BUILDING (BIN #1435258) WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-002461 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE PHASES O |
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| HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1122 WALNUT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant | — | T P WORK INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1435 E OXFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR THE CREATION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACE ACCESSED VIA E. OXFORD STREET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Team Cohen LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3971-75 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide complete electrical installation for commercial tenant fit-out including new LED lighting, emergency/exit lighting, receptacles, switches, occupancy sensors, and associated power distribution. Work includes installation of new panels, transformer, feeders, and circuiting for HVAC equipment and VAV units, as well as relocation and extension of existing electrical systems as required. Provide temporary lighting and power during construction. All work in accordance with approved plans and a | — | REILLY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5845 DELANCEY ST | AlterationsReplace main house drain on exterior of building bring new cast iron into building under cellar floor & repair of existing pipe. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3726-34 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLighting, receptacles and fire alarm for electrical renovations to restrooms all work per approved plans. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5730 N MARVINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstallation of 1 full bathroom. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1009 N 45TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2432 POPLAR ST | AlterationsAMEND 06-22-2026 Replace 3/4" water service Replace curb trap and fai | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 538 MCCLELLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire only | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5836 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsINSTALL 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1648 POINT BREEZE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012678 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 4321 WALN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull rewire * Fishing Method*: Lights, switches, receptacles. 200 Amp service Adding hardwired smoke detectors (fishing method) | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3000 PAGE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-011829. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011091 | — | Bradley Otto | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2048 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Change of UseUnity of Use; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 700 SAINT ALBANS ST | Addition and/or Alteration Front Facade Star bolt Install Front Facade partial Brick removal and replace. details as shown on the plan. | — | CRAFT PRO MASONRY RESTORATION, INC. | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 529 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1123 HOWER LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of an EVC System to a single family or two-family dwelling with existing onsite parking Install 200-amp 40 circuit main breaker panel, new riser, meter socket, entrance cable, breakers, proper grounding NEMA 14-50 outdoor box and outlet with feed and GFI breaker | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19115 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3462 KENSINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2148 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002320 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 912-14 S FRONT ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3907 PENNSGROVE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | ROBERT P COCCO | 19104 |