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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH 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 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 | |
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| Issued May 21, 2026 |
| 2342 N CAMAC ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL THE FOLLOWING BY WAY OF FISHING: 6 GFCI, 13 LIGHT SWITCHES, 28 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, 23 LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS, INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, INSTALL WIRING FOR WASHER AND DRYER, INSTALL WIRING FOR HVAC |
| — |
| DWIGHT A FRANCIS |
| 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1309 SIGEL ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9528 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 21, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | 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 (10) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5651-63 WALNUT ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A ONE (1) STORY DETACHED GAS STATION STRUCTURE AND CANOPY. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE WITH MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2. * SEE CP-2026-002361 FOR SEPARATE REMOVAL AND RE | — | CIDER MILL SERVICES INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 120 E GORGAS LN | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- 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. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2200 S 6TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6160 WHEELER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SNOW DEVELOPMENT | 19142 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002257 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4322 CLARIDGE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2125 ABIGAIL ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT AND PILOT HOUSE. THIS IS A MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM UTILIZING A COMBINED ONE INCH (1") DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3201 W DAUPHIN 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5544-46 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Oral S Johnson | C | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002257 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7627 BURHOLME AVE | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19111 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 521 WILDER ST | AlterationsREPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2248 N FRONT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2532 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MC ARCHITECTURAL LLC | 19121 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1705 BENSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 100 amp service cable. New 100 amp meter box. Breaker panel in good condition. Add 9 6"led lights in basement. Add 8 6" led lights in 1 floor. Add 6 4" led lights in the kitchen. 6 New lines for kitchen receptacles. Replace all old ceiling lights, receptacles, switches. All new lines on AFCI breakers. | — | Amber Electrical LLC | 19152 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002260 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| 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 | 240 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO 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 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 3114 RIDGE AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | C | 19121 |