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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 5149 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | AlterationsReplace one kitchen sink. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — |
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| 19103 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3624 ALMOND 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 | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3848 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19124 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 5379 W MONTGOMERY AVE | 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 | — | FINSEL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19131 |
| 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 | 3917 ELLINGTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationRemoval of the existing 2 gang meter socket and both 100 amp panels, installation of new 200 amp 2 gang meter socket and two new 100 amp electrical panels according to 2017 NEC, including all required grounding and bonding, as well as fishing wiring for six new dedicated circuits to basement living area, hallway, and laundry room. Coordinated to meet all local Philadelphia code requirements and includes panel replacement, meter socket work, circuit installation, device terminations, testing, lab | — | Kevin Nelson | 19131 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4944 MULBERRY 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 furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19124 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 147 W LURAY ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | BF HOMES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 3124 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp panel/service, Install (1) exhaust fan, (1) GFCI, and (2) Bathroom Fixtures. As per NEC 2017 all wiring by fishing | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19132 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1632 67TH AVE | Family Daycare | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 137 PLEASANT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the existing with the same type, Replace condensation unit in same location. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Climate-tech Inc | 19119 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 7924 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationDemo existing circuits and safe-off accordingly. Furnish and install new circuits for new kitchen area. Furnish and install new smoke detectors throughout. Furnish and install new lighting for front entrance overhang. Install new lighting for kitchen, living room, bathrooms & bedrooms. Install new exhaust fan for bathroom. Furnish and install dimmers for new LED lighting. Furnish and install new grounded outlet devices where necessary. Customer to provide new LED high hats and bathroom exhaust f | — | GRANAHAN ELECTRICAL CNTR INC | 19118 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4300 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the repairs to the roof assembly by infilling the opening with sheathing and recovering the roof with no interior alterations as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2026-027383. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-027383. | 1 | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4633 WESTMINSTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-001570 | — | Jermaine Smith | 19131 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VARIOUS DETACHED STRUCTURES, PLAY EQUIPMENT, FEATURE WALLS. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 929 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC 2017 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 4000 J ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace existing fixtures and piping to second floor existing bathroom. New Tub, new toilet, new sink | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 5407 MASTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH AP/# 667059 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING 1ST FLOOR REAR STRUCTURE AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIO | — | RIPNER INC | 19131 |
| 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 | 6241 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | REGINALD HARRISON | 19141 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2233 S NORWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STARBOLTS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | CHRIS NATALINI MASONRY INC | 19145 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 1329 S 2ND ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19147 |
| Issued May 20, 2026 | 2172 CONLYN ST | Addition and/or AlterationPermits and inspections with the city Replace 100 amp service including 100 amp service cable 100 amp meter socket 100 amp circuit breaker panel Install proper grounding including ground rods and could water grounding | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19138 |
| 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 |