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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002511 | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 5601 HUNTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION TO CONVERT A SINGLE FAMILY TO TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS, ** NO CHANGE IN BUILDING FOOT-PRINT IS PERMITTED IN THIS PERMIT. ** |
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| R & M Home Remodeling LLC |
| 19131 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1029 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | MAS GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD | 19125 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE EAST/PHIPPS WING OF PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CENTER #3. A NFPA 13 AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE EAST/PHIPPS WING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. **ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED.** **SEPARATE BUILDING, M.E.P., AND FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMITS REQ | 1 | DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or Alteration**2021 IBC REVIEW ** FOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPOARARY SINGLE-STORY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE TO BE OCCUPIED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | ESM Productions, 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 | 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 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4460-62 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdd (2) GFCI protected outlets in kitchenette area. Add (1) GFCI protected outlet each in (2) bathrooms. Tapping power from existing panel. | — | Curtis Sanders | C | 19124 |
| 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 | 1642 POINT BREEZE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012677 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002741 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 3028 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT AND REAR BALCONIES FOR USE AS FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 4 | REFH LLC | C | 19121 |
| 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 | 4167 MANTUA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF QUADPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 212 N 34TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and installation of Fire Alarm System- Panel and initiating device replacement, existing notification devices to remain. As per approved plans. *********************Separate permits required for any other work. ******************************************** | 1 | BFPE International | C | 19104 |
| 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 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 30 GOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| 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 | 230 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002511 | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4808 N BROAD ST | AlterationsReplace house trap, fresh air inlet, regulation vent box and approximately 5' of existing house main. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19141 |
| 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 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | AlterationsRemodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1717 JACKSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013124 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line. | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2337 77TH AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing to three fixtures. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19150 |