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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2603 WILDER ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 | |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1843 JADE WAY |
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| PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC |
| 19122 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 58 MANHEIM ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing to three fixtures. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 773 PALLAS ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-043586. 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 775 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 | 3226 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001895 FOR EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING WORK AT THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | COLUMBUS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 20 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical fit out of a Sherman Williams Installation of lighting, controls, and receptacles. installation of power for equipment. Installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | Matthew Spanish | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1020 PALLAS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace toilet, tub, lavatory and underfloor piping | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19104 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5633 SANSOM ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Briq House LLC | 19139 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 513 S 13TH ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No work to facades or windows permitted | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5015 N 9TH ST | AlterationsReplace hot and cold water line and pvc stack. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 600 W CHELTENHAM AVE | 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 9 sprinkler heads to meet coverage of alterations | — | TILLEY FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY | C | 19126 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012516 | — | Refail Tota | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1537 S NAPA ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN, FAI AND CURB TRAP | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19146 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 629 E THAYER ST | Addition and/or Alteration100-amp service complete Exhaust fan 3 combo detectors GFCI and circuit 2nd floor Electric wall heater | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19134 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3220 N NEWKIRK ST | New ConstructionInstall 100 AMP Electrical Service with Main circuit breaker panel and proper grounding and bonding. Wire house throughout. Install lighting, switches, receptacles. Install dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit. Install 120 volt interconnected smoke/CO alarms. All work to be done according to 2017 NEC. | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19129 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | AlterationsInstall 36 lavatories, 16 water closets, 12 floor drains, 10 kitchen sinks, 1 three compartment sink, 1 two compartment sink, 2 floor sinks, 2 hose bibbs. 1 grease interceptor, 1 drinking fountain, 1 mop sink, 1 washing machine, 1 hot water heater and 1 backflow preventer. All work to be done according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2031 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service, replace outlets, lights and switches, install outlet in dining room and bedroom All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2359 N LAMBERT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-048219 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO MAIN ROOF AND REAR BAY AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-048219. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT | — | ANDRE OMAR FREELY | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 217 W LOUDON 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2404 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011657 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 712 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationCHANGE OF USE TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEW THREE-STORY REAR ADDITION TO EXISTING THREE-STORY STRUCTURE PER PLAN LIMITS. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS. NEW ROOF DECK AND ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY USE. REPLACEMENT OF FRONT MASONRY WALL W/ 2X6 STUD WALL AND BRICK FINISH. | — | Robins Contractors LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 6501 HARBISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED 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 | HOLLY-WOOD III CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19149 |
| 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 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-001542 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsExterior sanitary and 2" domestic water 5'-0" out of the building | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |