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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012512 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 | |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 831 LIVINGSTON ST | AlterationsRough and finish: (1) toilet (1) lavatory (1) tub/shower (1) kitchen sink (1) laundry tub (1) water heater | — |
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| WILLIAM BIERMAN JR |
| 19125 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1614 S JUNIPER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6005-07 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY, LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IBC* | 1 | MILESTONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2362 78TH AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1530 S 53RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationPROVIDE ELECTRICAL ROUGH WIRE, INSTALL RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, LIGHT FIXTURES, WIRING FOR HVAC UNITS, GFCI OUTLETS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE – TWO 100AMP PANELS | — | DWIGHT A FRANCIS | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6155 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON ELECTRIC HOT WATER TANK. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 710 N 42ND ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL PA20261220294 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4511 LOCUST ST | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 729 WHARTON 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 | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19147 |
| 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 | 4322 CLARIDGE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012514 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2240 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005498 | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19125 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002262 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 100-20 N 18TH ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (2) plumbing fixtures, (1) kitchen sink and (1) electric hot water heater, with piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012516 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 527 MORSE ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19122 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002262 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002258 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002259 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |