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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1509 W NEDRO AVE | AlterationsReplace fixtures for 2 bathroom group, kitchen sink and hot water heater. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19141 | |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2624 N 6TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — |
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| 19133 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5231 UPLAND ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service and water box. | — | Bradley Otto | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1013 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1019 S CHADWICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011029 | — | Jonathan Flores | 19146 |
| 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 | 5601-55 VINE ST | AlterationsINSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19139 |
| 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 | 6473 MILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005311 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 7009 LIMEKILN PIKE | AlterationsSewer Lateral spot repair on property. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19138 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 4423 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Nisay Mizrahi | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 926 W HUNTINGDON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 423 S 20TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Hormigon LLC | 19146 |
| 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 | 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 | 1015 N RANDOLPH ST | Alterations Repair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19123 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006590 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| 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 | 3847 BENNINGTON 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 | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19124 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 332-34 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring throughout of this building with incoming 800A 120/240V service 300A 120/240V disconnect for the commercial area with 300A MLO panel inside the unit 400 A 120/240 V MCB or fused disconnect for the apartments and house meter 3 apartments with 30 space 125A MLO panels and 1 apartment with 150A MLO panel according to the plans 100 A MLO panel for the common areas as house meter Wiring throughout according to 2017 NEC with ceiling mounted LED lights provided by the owner, installed by | — | ALTIN XHIXHO | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5233 CEDAR 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. Install 90K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork and 14 diffusers | — | SALGUERO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | KENNETH J ACQUAVIVA | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (1) kitchen sink, connecting to existing piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 663 RECTOR ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROM CURB IN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |