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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2152 E LETTERLY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19125 | |
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| Issued May 28, 2026 |
| 7729 CASTOR AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationRewire throughout |
| — |
| Newman Lewis |
| C |
| 19152 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2100 PEMBERTON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-027169- FOR A FACADE RESTORATION AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-027169 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGIN | — | CRAFT PRO MASONRY RESTORATION, INC. | 19146 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 501 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationCommercial Basic "White Box" - Unit E Fit Out- Power To Include: - Wire & Connect (1) Existing AHU; No New HVAC - Wire & Connect (1) Hot Water Heater - Supply, Wire & Connect (1) Temp Outlet - Wire & Connect (1) Light / (1) GFI Outlet / (1) Exhaust Fan (Restroom) Service- - Separate Tenant Electric Panel To Provide 3 Phase / 200 Amp With Sub Meter; Connect To Main MDP / Service Equipment In Lower Level (Utilizing Existing Conduit) *Requires Providing & Installing (1) Step-Down Transfor | — | FIRST ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND DESIGN | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1400 E OXFORD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-009329 | — | A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1632 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION AND RENOVATION, WITH THE REAR ADDITION, TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE, AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19125 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY TENT STRUCTURE FOR 5/30/2026 & 5/31/2026 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. TENT AND ACCESSORIES MUST MEET FLAME PROPOGATION PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN NFPA 701. | 1 | ESM Productions, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 604 SPRUCE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Remove existing roof shingles and install new Weathered Wood 30-year shingles at roof and dormers. No work at front and / or side of the dormer. | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 459 N 53RD 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. Swap 2 boilers. No new ductwork. | — | Oral S Johnson | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5420 ADDISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Finch Development LLC | 19143 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1525 S 21ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor (replace fire damage sheathing, insulate and sheetrock 2nd floor rear bay only for 1 hour rating per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2026-047545. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-047545. | — | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2836 N BAMBREY ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-041364. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2834, 2838 N. Bambrey. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 918R E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 908 RONNIE CIR | Addition and/or Alteration(((All work Fished))) 150-amp 30 circuit panel replacement Whole house surge protector 2 rod grounding system Replace two weather resistant GFCI outlets and bubble covers Replace one utility outlet next to the panel with a GFCI outlet Clean up wiring outside in the meter area Install one clamp on the entrance cable 10-year warranty on all parts and labor. | — | LEE OVRUTSKY | 19128 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 324 W HUNTINGDON 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1901-39 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (27) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 25 duplex, 13 quads, 5 GFI, 1 floor core, 15 L-1, 5 L-2, 8 L-3, 5 L-4, 2 L-5, 3 exit signs, 4 emergency heads and 10 wall motions Install 1 100 amp panel as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm devices as per drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5162 D ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP SERVICE INSTALLATION | — | Newman Lewis | 19120 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1346 W SELTZER ST | AlterationsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3935 OGDEN ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL - A) FROM FOUR (4) DEEDED EXISTING LOTS (3935 OGDEN ST, 3945 OGDEN ST, 3947 OGDEN ST AND PORTION OF 3901-49 PARRISH ST ). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 220 S ALDEN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 313 N 52ND ST | AlterationsRepair portion of 4" main house drain on sidewalk only. Outside only. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2604R PENROSE FERRY RD | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-004749 Electrical work includes the installation of electrical wiring from an existing transformer to a new 600 Amp service with subpanels for three structures as per the attached documents and 2017 NEC. | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2630 S CHADWICK ST | AlterationsSewer Spot Repair | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2119 RODMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 Amp service Replacement. Remove existing 100 amp service and install new 100 amp service line, meter socket, and 30 circuit main breaker panel. As per 2017 NEC. Update grounding as per NEC. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19146 |