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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 103 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN G.F.A., AND FOR A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO A GROUP R-2 THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A NFPA 13 SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-005603 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL OF THE USE CHANGE AND G.F.A. INCREASE. |
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| Alice Contracting LLC |
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| 19123 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1424-32 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationGP-2026-001555 Connect (1) illuminated wall sign to existing electric | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3722 N 6TH ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 516 S 17TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004638 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1020 W ARIZONA ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011816 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2944 GERMANTOWN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A DECK AT REAR SECOND FLOOR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ABOVE THIRD FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5836 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsINSTALL 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19144 |
| 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 | 150 W SHARPNACK ST | AlterationsAmendment 6/10/2026 FIxture replacement with piping. We are replacing water and drain lines and installing new fixtures. Re-pipe water and drain lines and replace fixtures. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | EDMOND HERON | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 4056 PARKSIDE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAll wiring will be fished. Rewire the 3rd floor light and 3 way system on a dedicated line, 2nd floor interior hallway light, rear bedroom outlet on dedicated line, middle bedroom outlet on dedicated line, 1st floor living room rewire 3 outlets on a dedicated LINE, BATHROOM, REWIRE A gfI ON A DEDICATED LINE, KITCHEN 3 dedicated lines rewire 2 GFI's and 3 regular outlets, bathroom 1 rewire 2 outlets, bathroom 2 rewire 2 outlets, rear exterior replace a GFI and install in-use cover, cap exposed wi | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| 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 | 3718 BANDON DR | AlterationsPerforming emergency excavation today (Tuesday, 6/2/26). Replace house trap and fresh air inlet for storm and sanitary drains. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2014-24 S BROAD ST | 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 a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 12'-0" hood | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 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 | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 4259 N 7TH ST | AlterationsSewer line repair at foundation wall and inside house. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19140 |
| 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 | 6784 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsINSTALL 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2712 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationELECTRICAL WIRING / DEVICES THROUGHOUT AS PER 2017 NEC CODE. 20 RECESSED LIGHTS. SMOKE AND CO DETECTORS. 200 AMP SERVICES | — | ALEZANDO MERCADO | 19132 |
| 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 | 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 | 1632 E HEWSON 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, 2.5 TON AC, DUCTWORK, AND 10 DIFFUSERS. CONDENSER WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |