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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1736 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY/NO INTERIOR WORK) FOR BRICK POINTING AND EXTERIOR PAINTING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. | 6 | Towne Real Estate Co LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 401 W OLNEY AVE | Change of Use |
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| 19120 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3135 N 28TH 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. install 1 system of 45,000 btu, 96% France & 2 ton condenser with all ductwork. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | 19132 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2501 W SILVER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS COMMERCIAL SPACE AT CELLAR AND GROUND FLOOR SPACE WITH SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 1 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4400 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Erik Neuhaus | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1818 N RINGGOLD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two 5/8-inch grounding rods, ensuring they are positioned six feet apart. Connect the grounding rod clamps and run a number 4 copper wire to the busbar. | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19121 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 921-23 E CHELTEN AVE | AlterationsRepair of damaged 2" service from CURB-IN to curb box | — | GENL ASPHALT PAVING CO OF PHILA | C | 19138 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF THE 15TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. **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 | JA PARTNERS LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 7718-20 FRONTENAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amps service, interior rewire (fishing wires ), install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector, electrical work to be done according to current NEC | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19111 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1418 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of a roof deck accessory to the previously approved use of Personal Services. | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2842 S ISEMINGER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1001 KITCHENS LN | EZ Swimming Pool/SpaFor 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1419 S PATTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade to 200 amps service with main disconnect. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1801 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001249 | — | JWMJ Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 105-35 W ERIE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4001 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | ZARWIN, BAUM, DEVITO, KAPLAN, SCHAER, & TODDY P.C. | C | 19129 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2201 E SOMERSET ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-002291 | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19134 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1748 N 31ST ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor lot line relocation to create five (5) lot (Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel C, Parcel E, and Parcel D) from existing two (2) lot (1748-52 N 31st St and 1754-56 N 31st St.). | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2126 S FRAZIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A VPL WITH CONCRETE PAD AND WOOD LANDING ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN/PHDC WORK ORDER #218156 | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19143 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 759 PALLAS ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | MICHAEL P DALEY | 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 24 S 18TH ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN **AMENDMENT 6/23/2026 UPDATED PLANS TO REFLECT THAT ELECTRICAL WORK IS EXISTING.** | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2227 WALLACE 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 HVAC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19130 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 217 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISITNG SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN | — | Illmatic Construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) TYPE 1 HOODS (6 FT & 9.5 FT) AND ONE (1) TYPE 2 HOOD (3.5 FT)FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL O | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |