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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 255 FARRAGUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service. Interior wiring throughout. Install fire alarm; all work per approved plans. NEC 2020, NFPA 2019 | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 29 FARSON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-116019. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 27 Farson. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. |
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| PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service with five (5) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the four (4) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a fire a | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 255 S 55TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5939 VINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4525 PARRISH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012896 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 353 N ROBINSON ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR PORCH SLAB REPLACEMENT, PORCH MASONRY PIERS REPAIRS, PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR FRAMING REPLACEMENT, 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAY FLOORING AND SOFFIT REPAIRS, AND REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE-STORY REAR SHED TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-097154. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-097154. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLET | — | SHABBY 2 CHIC DEVELOPERS LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5216 WALNUT ST | Alterationstoilets, showers, vanities and kitchens. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5939 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing. | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Maya Solomon | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4525 PARRISH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012896 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5216 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service with main service disconnect. Install switches, outlets, and fixtures throughout. Fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans | — | Brandon Shackelford | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5222 CHANCELLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewire complete 2 story - 30 space panel, 100 amp. Fishing only. Service has not increase | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5035 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001623 | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 202 N 58TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 34 N PEACH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 245 HANSON ST | Alterations6 FULL BATH,4 KITCHEN,4 LAUNDRY, 4 HOT WATER HEATER | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4906 ARCH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE TO ADDRESS VIOLATION#CF-2021-047736 FOR REPAIRS TO FRONT PORCH WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5035 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001623 | — | Big Brother Security & Electrical | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5035 LUDLOW ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001623 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5817 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 245 HANSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES 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 OTHER WORK. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE 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 piping/ ductwork in the basement | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 307 N 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling ADA wheelchair lift with accommodating site work for existing single family dwelling, details per plan. installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19139 |