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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2024 GERRITT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 | |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST |
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| New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006583 |
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| Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc |
| 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1810 HULSEMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third-floor addition with a roof deck and pilot house above, and the addition of a deck at the first-floor rear. For 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. | — | JERRY GIALLORETO | 19145 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1006 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVE TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | OLENA KRAMARENKO | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2400 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002410 | — | CARTER BORDEN | 19131 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006588 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 3628 E ALLEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 472 CONARROE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the dwelling throughout, including installation of new branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacle outlets. Provide dedicated branch circuits for appliances as required. Install 120-volt interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19128 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1116 CARPENTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1733 N LAMBERT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 (1) 60kbtu 96% efficiency gas furnace. Install (1) 2.0-ton coil. Install (1) 2.0 ton condenser 14 SEER. Run all new supply and return ductwork. new diffusers 11 | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19121 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REDUCTION IN HEIGHT AND AREA OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING FOUR-FACED, SQUARE-SHAPED ROOF SIGN ((2) FACES: 21’-2” W x 12’-0” H AND (2) FACES: 22’-2” W x 12’-0” H), ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE (GROUP PRACTITIONER), INCLUDING THE REFACING OF THE EXISTING NONCONFORMING ROOF SIGN, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED APPLICATION/PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5512 CATHARINE 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 existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork. PHDC WO 229668 attached | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 46 N 52ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING WITH 1 COMMERCIAL UNIT AND 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 663 RECTOR ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROM CURB IN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 831 LIVINGSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 25 recess light thru means of fishing as per NEC 2017 Install GFCI for two bathrooms thru means of fishing Replace all outlets and switches inkind Rewire kitchen as per new layout thru means of fishing Replace rusted out 100 panel | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19125 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERIOR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | C.H. SCHWERTNER & SON INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1323 W BUTLER 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 | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19140 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1234 CARDEZA 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 existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19119 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1114 CARPENTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 563 N WANAMAKER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing 1 shower/tub with acrylic replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | JASON CRINITI | 19131 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005311 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601-05 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 7814 PROVIDENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 30 circuit panel box w main breaker ground rod and continuous ground; install 2 dedicated 15-amp receptacles in kitchen and dining room; run 3 - 15-amp receptacle circuits one in each bedroom, 1 in living room; 3 receptacles in bedroom off existing circuit; 1 receptacle in living off existing circuit; redistribute 2 overloaded circuits in basement; replace 8 non-grounded receptacles, and 6 duplex receptacles, 9 switches; replace 8 interior light fixtures, 1 exterior light fixture, 1 | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19150 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 37 W UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 200-amp electrical service, recessed lighting throughout the property (excluding closets and bathrooms, with the exception of one light over the bathtub), washer and dryer connections, installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, arc fault circuit interrupters, ground fault circuit interrupters, and devices. Low voltage wiring and fishing will also be performed. | — | Maurice Samuels | 19119 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2209 W OAKDALE ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR A SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19132 |