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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5841 ALTER ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19143 | |
| 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. |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006584 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1417 S BOUVIER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstalling 3 fixtures 1 Lav 1 toilet 1 shoer/tub | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| 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 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006589 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 292 E QUEEN LN | 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. No new ductwork. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 233 E MAYFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp service/ meter, Fish new line for baseboard heater in bedroom, replace hardwired smoke detectors to Carbon monoxide combo. Old work only | — | Fortech Electricians LLC | 19134 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 3601-13 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of two exterior signs. Sign Permit # GP-2025-004331 | — | MECCA ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 3843 PEARSON AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE Storm & Sanitary Curb Trap, F.A.I and Main Drain. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19114 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2227 PINE ST | AlterationsInstallation of complete 3/4" water service & 3/4" backflow. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 203 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000646 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH STRUCTURED PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 258 W SOMERVILLE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2010 SIGEL ST | AlterationsREPLACE FIXTURES 1 full bathroom, 1 half bath, 1 laundry & 1 kitchen sink. | — | Nazar Plumbing LLC | 19145 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 179 WIDENER ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water distribution | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 5343 CHANCELLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | REESE JOHN A III | 19139 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1428 BAINBRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 9527 JAMES 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 | — | — | 19114 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1100-04 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO 2ND FLOOR LOBBY IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | CLEMENS CONSTRUCTION CO INC.. | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1847 N NEWKIRK 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 9 diffusers. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19121 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 47-49 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | Gunton Corporation | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 7212 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm system. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19119 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationTemporary Generators and Power for FIFA Lemon Hill Event, quantity 4- 125Kw and quantity 2-60Kw | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 419 W QUEEN LN | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create a vacant lot | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19144 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4401 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-000938 CONNECT TO EXISTING FIRE SERVICE AND RISER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19131 |