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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3101 W PASSYUNK AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFor the Installation of one 15,000-gallon double-wall split underground storage tank (gasoline/diesel). As per approved plans. | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4167 MANTUA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL House/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap 1" Water Distribution House/Building Fresh Air Inlet |
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| PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC |
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| 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1771 TOMLINSON RD | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND ACCESSORY TIRE STORAGE ON TIRE SHELVES OCCUPANCY (GROUP S-1). 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. NO ALTERATIONS ARE PERMITTED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3848 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19124 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 6151 MARKET ST | Change of UseVacant; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19139 |
| 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 | 3700-34 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall electric panel qty. 1, Install VFD qty. 2, Install duplex receptacles qty. 18, Install lighting and controls as per drawings, Install fire alarm devices. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 5149 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 203 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE I-A CONSTRUCTION (BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR) AND TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION (2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS) FOR USE AS TWENTY-SEVEN (27) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) WITH ACCESSORY STRUCTURED PARKING CONTAINING THIRTY-TWO (32) SPACES (INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN-ACCESSIBLE SPACE, THREE (3) ACCESSIBLE SPACES, AND FIVE (5) COMPACT SPACES). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES PER NFPA 14. AL | 27 | ANDY MULSON | C | 19127 |
| 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 | 761 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 | 212 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of common area lighting fixtures utilizing existing wiring circuits. All work per 2017 NEC. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 427 W BRINGHURST 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install wiring, receptacles and associated Hospital Care Facility Cable, conduit and telecommunication wiring for desk detectors and future scan machine. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1931 N 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO 2" PRIVATE MAIN WITH A TALCO FIRE PUMP AND 2" WILKINS 950 XLTDA BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY LOCATED WITHIN FIRE-PUMP ROOM IN UNIT 6 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19148 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2017 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 200 amp meter socket | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19121 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 629 E THAYER 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19134 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 313 E INDIANA AVE | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, AREA DRAIN AND MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3600 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work only: Install new conduit and wiring for branch circuits, devices, lighting, and associated wiring for elevator modernization. Replace existing circuit breaker and install new breaker, conduit, and wiring for new elevator feeder as per 2017 NEC. Upgrade existing fire alarm with new devices for elevator recall as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | MARANO ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| 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 | 1712 N LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of a 1" combined water line, 6" combined sewer and FAI. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19121 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2638 N 30TH ST | AlterationsREPLACE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19132 |
| 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 | 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 |