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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 29, 2026 | 7101 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER 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. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19135 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 |
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| 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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| SCL Consulting LLC |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1508 S CLEVELAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13D WITH 1-INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| 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 | 3725-37 PULASKI AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 1600 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH GROUNDING AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 30 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARDWIRED SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND AREA OF REFUGE & ELEVATOR LANDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1239 N ALLISON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19131 |
| 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 | 2235 N CAMAC ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPLACE One kitchen | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1959 GEORGIAN RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation Of 100 AMP Service Only | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19138 |
| 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 | 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 | 2124 CROSS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower/tub with acrylic replacement. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19146 |
| 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. ** | — | R & M Home Remodeling LLC | 19131 |
| 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 | 2936 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 | 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 | 4210 MANAYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" COMBINED FIRE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19133 |
| 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 | 4331 ELIZABETH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Rooftop PV Solar System 36 Panels. 14.940kW (DC) .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19124 |
| 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 | 1308 SIGEL ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 900-58 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring only for total (17) apartments AND NORTH CORRIDOR LIGHTING. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARDWIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN PER 2017 NEC. DEMO SCOPE: REMOVE EXISTING (PANEL D) 400A, REMOVE ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE BACK TO SOURCE. No fire alarm on this permit | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 5905 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK OFF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN | — | R&V RESTORATION THREE STATE LLC | 19151 |