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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 | |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or Additions |
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| 19123 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 102 POLLARD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE RELOCATION OF ONE (1) EXISTING NON-ACCESSORY SIGN, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. APPROVAL GRANTED PURSUANT TO §14-905(11) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE. SIGN SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) NON-DIGITAL, SINGLE-FACED 14’X48’ NON-ACCESSORY SIGN PER SIDE. | — | DUANE MORRIS LLP | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000132 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000137 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 650 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall yard drain S-19 and connect to City main | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013453 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000138 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1329-33 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” 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. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 961 1/2 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” 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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1021 N HANCOCK ST | New Construction or AdditionsLateral Seal | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Alterations3 fd, 2 hwh, 2 ks, 6 lav, 6 shower, 2 wc and 2 other | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 40 SPRING GARDEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (FOR MAINTENANCE ACCESS ONLY) WITH ONE (1) ELEVATOR OVERRUN. HEIGHT NTE 84 FEET. TO BE USED AS VACANT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTIFAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THIRTY-SIX (36) DWELLING UNITS ON FLOORS 2-5) WITH A MINIMUM OF TWELVE (12) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | LO DESIGN COMPANY LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 833-35 N 2ND ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001256 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1206 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003888 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocating 250 sprinkler heads for the 1st floor area of the school | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000137 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000132 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF 1-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 970 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING FOUR STROBES AND MANUAL PULL STATION FOR GYM FITOUT AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. TIED TO EXISTING SYSTEM. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 700 N DELAWARE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of five (5) non-illuminated projecting signs accessory to the building’s use. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 711-19 N 7TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsWC 16, BS10, LAV14, KS 8, LAUNDRY8, HD 9, GARBAGE DISPOSAL 8, 1 SUMP PUMP, EWH8, | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF 1-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19123 |