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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6160 LOCUST 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 | — | — | 19139 | |
| Issued May 22, 2026 |
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| 3014 SALMON 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 |
| 19134 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1624 S WILTON 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 107 W WYOMING AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Personal Services | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO HOSPITAL. 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 Demo and install plumbing fixtures and roof drains to facilitate connections of Main Hospital to new Patient Tower at CHOP. | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2439 N 16TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012515 | — | Refail Tota | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4255 MAIN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED JOISTS AND BEARING WALL TO RESOLVE CF-2025-130952. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-130952. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST | 1 | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001492 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4927 FLORENCE AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2020-010381 AND CF-2024-037254 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO CHIMNEY, PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIR TO PORCH AND 2ND FLOOR DETERIORATED FRONT BAY 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 | — | PHILLY REMODELING INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1827-31 BRANDYWINE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING DOUBLE FACED ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5054 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY)TO THE SECOND AND 3RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | VINCENT T BOLGER | C | 19144 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2534 N COLORADO ST | 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 434 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 6.09 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19139 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 783 PALLAS ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-043546. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 785 Pallas. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on all 5 properties. 4' corral fence across front of all 5 properties | — | MANAFORT BROTHERS INC | 19104 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 21 WOLF ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO VACANT COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE 1-A (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM AND A NEW LOBBY SHARED WITH SPACE 1-C. EXISTING BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Restoration Specialist Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 447-51 N FELTON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19151 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1820 S CHADWICK ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE Curb Trap, House Drain, FAI & Footway. | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19145 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2423 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation with a rear 2nd floor, 3rd floor, addition with a roof top deck on existing foundations as per plan. No work proposed in unhabitable basement as per plan. No excavation of or lowering the basement. | — | JESSE FELLS | 19146 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001548 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-001497 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2717 LATONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100A 1ph 3w service in-kind. (1) new kitchen circuit (1) new receptacle circuit serving (2) recept's and (2) new wired smoke alarms. All new wiring via exterior or fished in existing walls. | — | Switchcraft, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 828 LARKSPUR ST | Addition and/or Alteration1) Install New Generac 7261 24KW/997 Generac 240V ,1 PH NO T/SW 2)Install Generac RXSW100A3SPD 100 amp.Service rated automatic Transfer switch with surge protection device 3) Install EZ-Crete EZ -GP-RCA-Guardian -54323 Generac concrete pad 4) Install Generac Cables 5) Install new Generac Battery for Generator | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19116 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6510 EASTWICK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR AN ADDITION OF AN EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT PAD WITH RETAINING WALLS, BOLLARDS AND FENCING. 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. | 1 | MCCARTHY MASNRY & CONCRETE INC | C | 19142 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19139 |