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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2914 KENSINGTON AVE | 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 | — | HARRY J STUHL III | C | 19134 |
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| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4213 OGDEN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19119 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 933 S 59TH 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 | — | Trash Queen Inc | 19143 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 200 W WASHINGTON SQ | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING APPLIANCES. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Jonathan Flores | 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 | 4236 WESTMINSTER AVE | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1840 CHRISTIAN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| 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 | 4020 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 600-amp service and equipment. Interior wiring of 4 dwellings and common areas Installation of a Fire alarm All work per approved plans Separate permit and load calculation required for the fit-out of commercial spaces Amended 6/23/26 add temporary 100amp service for job. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 619 EMILY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITIONS TO INCLUDE WALKOUT ROOF DECK AT THIRD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2445 RIDGE AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-008879 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR FRONT FACADE 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 ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN AP | 1 | Odd One LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2253 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 9200 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRunning 3 electrical lines 12/3 for refrigerators from panel to receptacles, right through the drop ceiling standard NEC code. Fishing wires in drop ceiling and wire mold | — | La electric 1 | C | 19114 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 122 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | MCDERMOTT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2001-49 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRE FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | United Technical Support Services, Inc. | C | 19132 |
| 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 | 174 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) AT BASEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | 1 | FLATIRON BUILDING COMPANY | C | 19122 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 22-34 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and Install 209 Category 6A plenum data cables to be used for voice and data. Terminate, test and label all new cabling | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | 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 | 2400 WHEATSHEAF LN | New Construction Install a new electrical main feeder line from transformer to building. Replacing existing main feeder that was vandalized by thief attempting to steal the copper lines. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HYDE ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19137 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 347 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1825 E SERGEANT 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. Replace existing heating unit with a 72,000 Btu Gibson heating unit. this is a like for like replacement. No duct work involved. APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19125 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 7165 KEYSTONE ST | AlterationsBackflow preventer. | — | HAKIM M ABDUL RASHEED | C | 19135 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of (3) Temporary 100 amp Sub Panels to be tied into (3) existing, permanent 200 amp panels that are already part of Penn's Landing/River Rink infrastructure to serve temporary seasonal loads such as this. Temporary panels to serve Skelly's Amusements, Inc. equipment for duration of Summerfest season. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19106 |