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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001081 | — | WHITEMARSH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 313 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters |
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| EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP |
| 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationPartial 7th floor office renovations- New Lighting fixtures, lighting switches, lighting controls, receptacles, and furniture feeds as shown as per 2017 NEC. Existing panels to be used. Alterations to existing fire alarm per the attached fire alarm shop drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3934-36 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsReplacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4048 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 307 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4144 ASPEN ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. NO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN. | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3850 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsReplacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 301 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4046 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 311 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3942-44 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsReplacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3500-40 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO SPLIT UNITS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR (174) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED ON GROUND FLOOR ONLY. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 9 | B&C Management LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF ONE-STORY ADDITION (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO CREATE LOADING DOCK STRUCTURE AND RENOVATIONS TO TANK FARM AREA (SEPARATE GENERAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY NEW TANK INSTALLATION) OF AN EXISTING HOSPITAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3870 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 2 outlets, 2 switches, 6 fixtures, and 1 exit fixture--fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4128 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 400 amp service, new wiring ,110v interconnected smoke alarms . Install New fire alarm systems and devices. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4128 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.**ELECTRICAL WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING , RECEPTACLES AND EQUIPMENT HOOK-UPS. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC.**FIRE ALARM IS NOT ON THIS PERMIT** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL | 1 | GENESIS ENGINEERS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYFOR LAWFUL OCCUPANCY AT LEVY B13 AUDITORIUM AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER PERMIT# 1054284. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3874 POPLAR ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsInstall water softner, RO skid, add new and replace roof drain's, floor drain sand 1 shower INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4128 W GIRARD AVE | Alterationsinstallation of a new 1-1/2” copper domestic water service line and a 2” fire sprinkler service line for a three-story residential building consisting of five (5) dwelling units. Scope includes connections to new plumbing fixtures, new sewer, existing storm and new water connection | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 760-62 BROOKLYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 712 N 43RD ST | Alterationsseal lateral for demo PA20262172141 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |