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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 | 420 S 43RD ST | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — |
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| 19104 |
| 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 | 1900 S 3RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration(1) smoke and (1) pull station to be removed from the existing EST2 panel and added to the new FX(Kidde) system in place in the IT room as per 2016 NFPA 72. Includes programming and testing of devices. CAD will wire and install and remove the existing EST2 panel. | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002253 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADITION TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR FIXTURES AND PIPING LOCATE IN AND SERVING COMMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 Addition: 3 lavs, 3 toilets, 2 baths, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 | — | Mark Weinerman | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7627 BURHOLME AVE | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19111 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR TEMPORARY EVENT STRUCTURE (UNENCLOSED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | 1 | EAGLE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012515 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| 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 | 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 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 288 GREENOUGH ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (parcels ‘A’ & ‘B’) from one (1) existing lot (288 Greenough St). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 44 W MOUNT AIRY AVE | 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 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ***DEED MUST BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CO**** | 1 | ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2738-50 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I ALTERATIONS FOR REPAIRS TO EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Hudak infrastructure repair systems | C | 19131 |
| 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 | 840 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013239 | — | ALEZANDO MERCADO | 19130 |
| 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 | 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 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit. | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 516 S 17TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004638 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 307 SHURS LN | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9424 WOODBRIDGE RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the conversion of an existing garage into living space in an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | — | 19114 |