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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002261 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 | |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002259 | — |
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| Issued May 21, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install electrical wiring for power and lighting as per APPROVED drawings-2017 NEC. **Fire alarm work will be applied for separately** | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7414 MALVERN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of an EVC System to a single family or two-family dwelling with existing onsite parking | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3301 G ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" Water Service | — | Eric Slifkin | 19134 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002258 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 2” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012516 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002261 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 840 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013239 | — | ALEZANDO MERCADO | 19130 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1820 RITTENHOUSE SQ | 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. | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002262 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6815 OAKLEY ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002261 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1248 S CARLISLE 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4944 MULBERRY ST | Addition and/or Alteration-100 amp service 30 space panel -3-way-switch replacement -Basement/First floor arc fault 20 amp -combo breaker -dryer circuit -install smoke dect, 10 year battery -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery -Permit -Switch replacement toggle switch -Underwriter inspection -Fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 2017 | — | HOLDER INC | 19124 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2929 ARCH ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (2) new plumbing fixtures, (2) kitchen sinks with piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012518 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5601 N 3RD ST | AlterationsReplace section of main house drain on exterior of home. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19120 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012511 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002258 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1716 N EDGEWOOD ST | AlterationsInstallation of 1 full bathroom on second floor, 1 half bathroom in basement, new drain system, new water supply system, 1 laundry & 1 kitchen. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001148 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5000 N 10TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19141 |