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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1459 N 30TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19121 | |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4235 MARPLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ELIMINATION OF ACCESSORY PARKING AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
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| DR BUILDERS 35 LLC |
| 19136 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1959 GEORGIAN RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation Of 100 AMP Service Only | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19138 |
| 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 | 1341 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001345 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1310 SIGEL ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 528 E WILLARD 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2337 77TH AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing to three fixtures. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19150 |
| 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 | 5000 PARRISH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE USE OF CHILD DAY CARE (E OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. NO WORK IS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 5149 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001714 | — | L G E TRUCKING LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 3971-75 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19131 |
| 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 | 4033 HOWLAND ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19124 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 6830 JACKSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH TWO (2) GARAGE PARKING SPACES. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | GREGG ARGENTINA CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19135 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 631 OREGON AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, GROCERIES AND CONSUMER GOODS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2400 N 50TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002410 | — | WAYNE WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| 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 | 2006 W LAVEER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19138 |
| 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 | 2822 COTTMAN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19149 |
| 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 | 1717 JACKSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013124 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 222 RICHMOND ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19125 |