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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2634-36 W HAROLD ST | AlterationsSewer Line Repair | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19132 | |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2454 N 59TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. |
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| 19131 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2026 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 | 1871 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5597-99 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002446 | — | NESHAMINY ELECT CONTRACTOR | C | 19124 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1201 VINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2147 66TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING (3) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS TO 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING, HEATER, SWITCHING & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19138 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 135 N HOBART ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. BASEMENT TO REMAIN NONHABITABLE SPACE. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DeJuan Johnson | 19139 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 801 LEMON HILL DR | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR TEMPORARY EVENT STRUCTURE (UNENCLOSED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | 1 | On Location, Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 718 ALBURGER AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19115 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1411 S BEULAH 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. Install 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006592 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2134 SHIELDS ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 311 COBBS CREEK PKWY | 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 boiler only, in like and kind, existing piping /ductwork | — | Paragon Contractors, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 10 OSBORN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING THROUGHOUT A NINE (9) DWELLING UNIT MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-006027 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19128 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 614 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsEZ plumbing Permit 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets and 4 shower/tubs. All Fixtures replacement will be with existing piping. All cast iron in basement changed to PVC and all copper waterlines in basement changed to pex. 7 sections of PVC repair. | — | VINCENT BASILE | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2624 N 6TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19133 |
| 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 | 614 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service, 120/240 volt panel & basement wiring for lights and outlets. | — | VINCENT IMPARATO | 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 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPOARARY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE NOT OCCUPIED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 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 27, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | 19125 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 401-15 N 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) HVAC APPLIANCES TO SERVE AN EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA EQUIPMENT SPACE WITHIN THE CHURCH STEEPLE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | SWARTLEY BROS ENGINEERS INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 248 BERKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING 100 AMP PANEL COMPLETE. INSTALLING (5) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES,ETC. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTION. | — | lec-tron | 19144 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5543 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 6 arc fault receptacles, 1 exterior light fixture, 1 motion detector, 3 basement light fixtures, troubleshoot whole house receptacles switches and light fixtures, made all necessary repairs, resplice service entry cable and reconnect existing service entry cable with new connectors. FISH ONLY | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19143 |