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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4921 WARRINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | C | 19143 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 |
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| 44-46 S 3RD ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* |
| 1 |
| Rycon Construction, Inc. |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 5921 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration3- 12/3 mc direct lines from the panel to the panel area they are being put into receptacles Going through drop ceiling fishing | — | La electric 1 | C | 19120 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 321 W FISHER AVE | AlterationsInstalling 11 Fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 Shower/tubsl | — | THOMAS UHL | 19120 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1012 TREE ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4 inch water service | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF MULTIPLE TEMPORARY EVENT STRUCTURES SURROUNDING EXISTING SPORTS STADIUM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | JOSEPH M SANZARI, INC. | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 148 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service, replace 2 -3way switches, 4 GFCI kitchen & bathroom, 4 led lights fixtures one kitchen, 3 basement. 4 redistribution circuit basement.9 switches replacement, 15 receptacle replacement. ( All wires are fished as per 2017 nec ) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19139 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4140 PENNSGROVE 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 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2502 SEYBERT ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 716 N 43RD ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create a vacant lot | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1400 N 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 15 sprinkler heads to conform to renovations. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 8000-02 LYONS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall receptacles, lighting, lighting control, power for HVAC & Kitchen equipment, replace existing wiring devices with new. Fire Alarm is existing in all units. Adding FA devices All work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1708 N REDFIELD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace toilet, tub, lavatory and underfloor piping. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19151 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 7147 GLENLOCH 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| 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 | 1638 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor installation of HVAC system as per approved plans. | — | ANDREW GRILLO | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1905 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire Single Family Home | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | 19130 |
| 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 | 2011 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire Units 1R and 1F in their entirety due to renovation. Work includes installation of new branch circuit wiring, switches, receptacle outlets, and smoke detectors. Replace existing electrical panels with new 100-amp panelboards for each unit, including proper grounding and bonding, All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. (The fire alarm system is not included in the scope of work) PHC - 2011 Green Street is a historically contributing buildin | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1927 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade main service line 100 amp to 200 amps work to be done according to current NEC 2017 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19122 |
| 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 | 347 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2018-32 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO INCLUDE THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR THE COMBINATION OF TWO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS ON 21ST FLOOR (UNITS E AND F) INTO ONE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | SAM ALAIYAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 118 E INDIANA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationExterior work only. Extend existing branch circuiting, install 2 in ground junction boxes and 4 parking lot pole lights .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | Battaglia | C | 19134 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 538 MCCLELLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TWO-STORY REAR/SIDE ADDITION AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | Evergreen GC LLC | 19148 |