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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 6610 LEEDS ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19151 | |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 6203 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationNEW 200 AMP service with new meter socket, distribution panel and circuit breakers. Install a 100-amp sub panel on the second floor. Rewire house throughout. With new switches receptacles and light fixtures. Install hardwired smoke and CO detectors as per 2017 NEC. |
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| GERALD D KAEWELL |
| 19143 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2967 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUIILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 5633 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ELIMINATION OF AN INTERIOR PARKING SPACE WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19139 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2229 S BUCKNELL 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. Install 80K BTU unit, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | Azhar Jamal | 19145 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 5420 ADDISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200A service cable with meter socket, 200A panel and grounding. Wire throughout a single family dwelling with receptacles, switches, light fixtures and smoke detectors as per NEC 2017 code. | — | EXPRESS POWER INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 538 MCCLELLAN ST | New Construction or Additions1 kitchen 1.5 bathroom | — | Gary Thompson | 19148 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 933 S 59TH 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. Install 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19143 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 7345 SOMMERS RD | AlterationsInstall kitchen sink. Install pipes to fixture | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19138 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19133 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19133 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2619 E DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll new interior wiring per NEC, Replacement of 100 amp panel, with all new AFCI breakers, hardwired smoke detectors. | — | NEW CITY ELECTRIC LLC | 19125 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2326 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 3014 SALMON 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. Install 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton ,ductwork, and 9 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19134 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 2346 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Alterations1 kitchen 1 bathroom | — | Gary Thompson | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 5012 MARKET ST | New ConstructionInstall 600 Amp main service, 6-gang meter socket, (5) 125-amp panels, (1) 100-amp house panel. Wiring throughout the building. Install switches, lighting, outlets, GFCI receptacles, emergency lights, exit signs, smoke/CO alarms, and grounding system as per 2017 NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 3414 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICE CABLE DROP SLEEVED IN PVC, METER SOCKET, 100 AMP SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19104 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 3019 N 24TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BOSS PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLC | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | AlterationsRemodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2508 SEPVIVA ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO 2" PRIVATE MAIN WITH A TALCO FIRE PUMP AND 2" WILKINS 950 XLTDA BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY LOCATED WITHIN FIRE-PUMP ROOM IN UNIT 6 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 233 LEMONTE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | ROBERT P COCCO | 19128 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 962 N 45TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationThird floor addition and rear addition as per plans. Not more than 2/3rds replacement of floor joist. No work in the unhabitable basement. No undermining of the adjacent property foundations, no digging in existing basement and no underpinning on this permit. 1 hour rating between units required with emergency egress windows in each bedroom as per 2018 IBC. | — | Ali Williams Holdings Co | 19104 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2242 N GRATZ 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 | — | — | 19132 |