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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IBC REVIEW** FOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPOARARY SINGLE-STORY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE NOT OCCUPIED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC (STAFF ONLY). 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 28, 2026 |
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| 2025 TULIP 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. 92% 60K BTU gas furnace, 2-1/2 Ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers |
| — |
| Blerton Islamaj |
| 19125 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4217 K ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19124 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5429 MARKET ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall the house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet and a 1.5" domestic water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1230 ADAMS AVE | 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 the existing with the same type, Gas boiler 84% AFUE, 102,000 BTU, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19124 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2227 S CROSKEY ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2100 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | AlterationsReplace existing water heater with new 100 gallon gas water heater | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2159 N DARIEN ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007236 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19122 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1717 W ALLEGHENY AVE | 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 111 Heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 918R E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4158 N DARIEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-028725 TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF ONE (1) STORY REAR STRUCTURE AND THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDI | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19140 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 6218 LUDLOW 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. 90% 100K BTU air handler, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | Oral S Johnson | 19139 |
| 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 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 103 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR AN INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA WITH NO CHANGES IN EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | MICHAEL MATTIONI | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 426 MOORE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19148 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5 WISSAHICKON LN | AlterationsReplacing 50 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5418 HARBISON AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Lav (1) Toilet (1) Shower with Pipe Replacement | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH CONTINUED INSPECTIONS. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVE | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3301 N 33RD ST | Parking OnlyFOR RESTRIPING OF EXISTING 34 PARKING SPACES TO A TOTAL OF 444 PARKING SPACES. ACCESSORY TO EXISTING USES AS PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19129 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 721 CHARETTE RD | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp 40 circuit panel replacement Whole house surge protector 200 amp 2 rod grounding system (((All Work Fished))) | — | LEE OVRUTSKY | 19115 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1623 68TH AVE | AlterationsReplacing 47 electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19126 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF PIPE AND FIXTURES ACCORDING TO APPROVED PLANS, PER CODE. ADDITIONAL FIXTURES INCLUDE MOP RECEPTOR (1) & GREASE INTERCEPTORS (2), AND CONNECT TO EXISTING FIXTURES (12). FOOD PREP FIXTURES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS INSTALLATION. | — | John Dibuonaventura Jr Plumb & Heating | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 314 N 12TH ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 7552 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor infilling the former garage door opening with a wall, door, and window. No interior alterations. details as shown on the plan. | — | Shay Argaman | 19150 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 248 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF 600 AMP SERVICE. INTERIOR WIRING OF 5 DWELLING UNITS AND COMMON AREAS. INSTALLATION OF A TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF A FIRE ALARM SMOKE DETECTORS INSTALLED FOR DOOR RELEASE MAGNETIC DOOR RELEASE INSTALLED FOR HORIZONTAL EXITS DOORS PHASE CONVERTER INSTALLED ON ROOF. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19106 |