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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 25, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for the intake pump electrical feed to run one (1) 3” SCH 40 PVC conduit plus one spare 3” SCH 40 PVC conduit from 50 FT. away from the pump to the pump and install one set of 4#350KCMIL and 1#4G 600V wire from the panel in the maintenance building to the pumps in accordance with Cobbs Creek Golf Course Restoration – Water Source plans (attached) and E1.00 Electrical Single Line Diagram and Details (attached) 200amp 208/120v as per 2017 NEC | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19151 |
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| Issued May 25, 2026 | 5244 WALTON AVE | AlterationsInstall drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19143 |
| Issued May 25, 2026 | 5933 COLGATE ST | AlterationsReplace a 5x4 curb trap with fresh air inlet into existing piping. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued May 25, 2026 | 1822 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | EXPRESS HVAC SOLUTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 25, 2026 | 1715 N NEWKIRK ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND PARTIAL FLOOR AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-103327. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-103327. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST | — | VELfixi Real Estate LLC | 19121 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 7240 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19135 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 3301 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE 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 | KYLE BROEKER | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 1513 S TAYLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 Amp Service with electric panel. Install all kitchen lines. Wiring and installation of lights, switches and outlets. Smoke detectors interconnected throughout. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 8211 BUIST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 100 Amp service with panel Install all kitchen lines. Wiring and installation of lights, switches and outlets. Smoke detectors interconnected throughout. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19153 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 7214 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall automatic fire alarm system w/ low frequency sounders in living rm and bedrooms.as per APPROVED drawings -2016 NFPA 72. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 401 KERPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationExisting 200 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19111 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 325 S 52ND 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 323 S 52ND 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 5646 MALCOLM 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 2 ton heat pump, 72K BTU air handler, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 2455 S LEE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19148 |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 4413 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FL. AND EXISTING R3 (2 FAMILY DWELLINGS) ON THE 2ND FL. 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. | 3 | ERIC WATSON JR | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 46 N 52ND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 4537 TUDOR 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 2747 S BEULAH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 3076 KENSINGTON AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 1811 MOUNTAIN ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICES PANEL-32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAY SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRED MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT- FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT-SECOND FLOOR, INSTALL DOORBELL, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOTION DETECTOR, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), INSTALL BATTERY SMOKE DETECTOR 10 YEAR BATTERY, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE BEDROOM FIXTURE, REPLACE REC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19145 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 1832-34 W TIOGA ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | Mezzaroba Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 3067 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 20-amp indoor outlet with fishing According to NEC 2017 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19134 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 735 WHARTON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19147 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 152 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or Alteration3 WAY SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACEWAYS (WIRED MOLD), FLUORESCENT FIXTURE, 4FT, 2 LED BULBS, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT- FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT-SECOND FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOTION DETECTOR, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), INSTALL WALL FIXTURE, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE BEDROOM FIXTURE, REPLAC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19120 |