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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 26, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | Rough-InROUGH-IN OF ABOVE GROUND PIPING FOR 169 FIXTURES. | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2218 COTTMAN AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FLAT-WALL AWNING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC* | — |
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| 19149 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | J S GALATI ENTERPRISES INC | 19147 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 3529 KIP 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 | — | Optimum Builders LLC | 19134 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2038-48 E CUMBERLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationUPGRADE 400 AMP TO 600 AMP SINGLE PHASE SERVICE -PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1020 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001085 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4635 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-013119 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| 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 | 4501 LARCHWOOD AVE | Alterations• Provide labor and materials to remove fixtures in each apartment. All debris is to be removed from site by others. • Furnish and install [15] Water Closets, [15] Lavatories, [15] Bathtubs, [15] Kitchen Sinks *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19143 |
| 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 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 3941 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-006884 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19104 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 501 SPRING GARDEN ST | AlterationsInstall piping and finish for fixtures... 1 HWH, 2 toilets, 2 lavs & 2 floor drains. | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2807 HOPE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE W/ A 2 STORY ADDTION IN THE REAR. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. NO EXCAVATION IN THE BASEMENT AND NO LOWERING OF BASEMENT FLOOR. NO BASEMENT DOOR OPENING TO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. | — | Anthony D Harvey | 19133 |
| 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 | 179 WIDENER ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water distribution | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| 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 | 1653 CADWALLADER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Alterations throughout a single-family dwelling. NO work in the basement proposed or approved. No structural work proposed. | — | Telas Builders & management | 19122 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 4182-90 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPerform electrical upgrades in the lobby and office spaces on the first floor, including installation and/or replacement of wiring, lighting fixtures, lighting control systems, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Work includes all associated branch circuits, devices, grounding, and connections required to support the upgraded systems. Install fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 6 duplex receptacles, 2 quads, one dedicated quad, 3 wall motions, 2 wall furniture feeds, rework existing lighting, power to one door strike. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. (The fire alarm system is not included in this scope of work) | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 225 W LOUDON ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL-32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAY SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS(WIRED MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEICATED CIRCUIT-FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE (BASMENT), INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE DETECTOR ,10 YEAR BATTERY, INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT ARC FAUL | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19120 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 255 FARRAGUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 2240 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2025-005498 | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19125 |