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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 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. |
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| 19106 |
| 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 | 4031 N 9TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19140 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1630 E HEWSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19125 |
| 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 | 1013 S 49TH ST | AlterationsReplace 5" house trap with 4" Fresh air inlet and main drain to building | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| 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 | 1341 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001345 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 826 N 4TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19123 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 5755 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | UNIVERSAL HOME IMPROVEMENT INC | 19141 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2544 N 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1216 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 1" domestic water, 1" commercial space water, 6"storm and 5"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. Install (4) lavatories, (4) water closets, (3) tub/shower, (3)laundry sink, (2) kitchen sink, (3)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (2) DS backflow devices. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2026 N LAWRENCE ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19122 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4134 HOWELL ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Installation of 92% 40 tutu gas furnace with 2 ton coil and 2 ton AC. Run all new ductwork. | — | TERRA GROUP INC | 19135 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 3135 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 100 amp service All new wire throughout All new breakers All new switches and outlets All new smokes and carbon smokes | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities; Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Activity | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19103 |
| 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 | 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 | 230 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002511 | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19106 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 7615 SAINT MARTINS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeAddition over existing detach structure. Size and location per plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19118 |