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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 9934 BRIDLE RD | AlterationsReplace storm and sanitary house traps, fresh air inlets, and regulation vent boxes. Replace approximately 10 feet of existing house main back towards the house. |
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| 19115 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate 18 light fixture, 6 switch. Install 3 light fixture, 3 switch, 9 receptacle, 9 CAT-6 cables. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1036-66 N FRONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 1728 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWENTY-ONE (21) STARBOLTS TO THE EXTERIOR SIDE WALL, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR, AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | CARMINE VARALLO GENERAL CONTRACTING | 19145 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2221-23 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012162 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19121 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1312 S ALDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll wiring will be fished. Rewire the 2nd floor back bedroom, middle bedroom, hallway, front bedroom, 1st floor, living room, and basement. Also replace 2 lights, diagnose bathroom light power issue, replace a ceiling fan and box, cap old doorbell boxes and install 2 GFI's | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| 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 | 1308 SIGEL ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002743 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19127 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2938 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | IB CONTRACTING LLC | C | 19133 |
| 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 | 5616 SPRAGUE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2387 ORTHODOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove two old panels for tenants and replace with two new 100 amp single phase main breaker panels all new bonding all new grounding using existing two gang meter socket Extend any wire to new panels that are short to new breaker location | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19137 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1341 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001345 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 8022 FRANKFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe Permitstar bolts and rear framing MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-027656 TO REPAIR FRACTURED/ BULGING CRACKED SIDE EXTERIOR WALL 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-2026-027656. “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 | 1 | MICHAEL POPIELARSKI | C | 19136 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 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 | 5409 HARLAN 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. Replace 70k hot water boiler, NO DUCTWORK. | — | Myron Baker Plumbing LLC | 19131 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1542 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001398 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 4033 HOWLAND ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19124 |
| 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 | 4031 N 9TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19140 |
| 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 | 1642 POINT BREEZE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012677 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |