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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 6330 LIMEKILN PIKE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2025-094407 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-094407. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 | — | BW Construction Phila LLC | 19138 | |
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| Issued May 29, 2026 |
| 230 MARKET ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002511 |
| — |
| PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1242 S RINGGOLD ST | Addition and/or Alteration***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** 100A Service Replacement w/ 20CKT panel, grounding/bonding system, surge protection, meter base, living room rewire (lights & 6x outlets), kitchen rewire (2x 20a countertop circuits w/ GFCI's, 20A fridge circuit, 15A lighting circuit light and switch) | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 538 MCCLELLAN 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. | — | Evergreen GC LLC | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2313 W SOMERSET ST | Commercial Make Safe Permit**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE-DAMAGED 2ND FLOOR BAY AND MAIN ROOF TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2024-127033. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2024-127033. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST S | 1 | Melvin Trappier | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2000 S 23RD 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001029 | — | L G E TRUCKING LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2602 FEDERAL 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 (2) new HVAC systems in an existing 2-family dwelling, one system in each dwelling, including ductwork, and 14 total registers | — | Ali Williams Holdings Co | 19146 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4031 N 9TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19140 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2311 MIFFLIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details as shown in the plans. Minimum 1 hour fire rating shall be maintained between dwelling units and common areas including ceilings and doors. | — | Imperium Builders | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 8213 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. Building 5 - Install (2) HVAC systems, ductwork, and 10 registers per system (20 total) | — | Total Comfort Solutions | 19118 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 224 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated flat wall sign accessory to the building use. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2419 N NAPA ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink, 2 lavatories, 2 water closets, 1 shower/tub, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2124 CROSS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower/tub with acrylic replacement. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19146 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 263 NANDINA TER | 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. Replace (2) existing furnaces and AC units only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. Each dwelling will get a new 70K BTU furnace 2 | — | BOSH Home Solutions LLC | 19116 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 7615 SAINT MARTINS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeAddition over existing detach structure. Size and location per plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19118 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1642 POINT BREEZE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012677 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 8407 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration**LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, ADDITION & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FOR USE AS RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY (A-3 OCCUPANCY)). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **EXCAVATION PE | 1 | R&DD Builders Inc | C | 19152 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 950 MARLBOROUGH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 2-sump pumps; 3- area drains; 29- floor drains; 1- trench drain(other); 26- hot water heaters; 26- water closets; 26- lavatories; 26-tub/showers; 6- hose bibs; 1- booster pump(other); 26- laundry; 10- roof drains; 26-kitchen sinks to include all necessary piping as per plans | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2400 N 50TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002410 | — | WAYNE WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 7011 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Roger HM LLC | 19135 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1717 JACKSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013124 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 6376-78 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | W S CUMBY & SON INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2460 N LAWRENCE ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (LOT - 1) FROM TWO (2) DEEDED EXISTING LOTS (2460 N LAWRENCE ST AND 2463 N ORKNEY ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GRACE VELEZ | C | 19133 |