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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008176 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1238 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of an interior mezzanine (GFA increase of 142 sq. ft.) in the 8th floor level of an existing structure. Size and location per plan. |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008168 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008174 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008171 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 444 N 3RD ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Libraries and Cultural Exhibits | — | Permit Philly LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 982 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall service ,switchboard ,EPO, for 2 electric vehicle charging stations and corresponding electrical equipment to an existing parking lot as per 2017 NEC. **electrical permits will be req'd for future chargers ** | — | BRYAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 103 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire the 1st and 2nd floors per approved plans ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Kearns Electric Inc | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 982 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR SITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT EXISTING PARKING LOT. **SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED** | 1 | BRYAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1107 CLAY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-004598 | — | KENNETH CHAN | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 161 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNew 1,100 SF eating and drinking establishment to occupy the second floor of an existing three-story building. Plumbing work includes installation of a mop sink, hand sink, prep sink, three-compartment sink, dishwasher, grease interceptor, floor sinks, and floor drains. Connect new plumbing fixtures to existing sanitary lines, concealed in walls. All piping must be metallic | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED VIA WALL OPENING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | Structured LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving a daycare. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, voice evacuation, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 213-19 POPLAR ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM FOUR (4) EXISTING LOTS (213 POPLAR ST, 215 POPLAR ST, 217 POPLAR ST, AND 219 POPLAR ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 911-17 N AMERICAN ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL B) FROM FIVE (5) EXISTING LOTS (911 N AMERICAN ST, 913 N AMERICAN ST, 915 N AMERICAN ST, 915R N AMERICAN ST, AND 917 N AMERICAN ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1032 N FRONT 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. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationNEW CONSTRUCTION FIT-OUT OF VANILLA BOX COMMERCIAL SUITE 'B' ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A NEW CONSTRUCTION HIGH-RISE MIXED USE BUILDING (SEE PERMIT 1019211) FOR A NEW RESTAURANT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | — | POST GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 103 CALLOWHILL 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. 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. | — | LAWRENCE LAMANTIA | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 901 BUTTONWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsFor 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1107 CLAY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-004598 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1103 CLAY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-004542 | — | KENNETH CHAN | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1103 CLAY ST | New Construction“Electrical work associated with NEW Construction Permit RP-2025-004542 (Single Family) Installation of electrical service equipment with rating not to exceed 200 amps and associated grounding. Interior and exterior wiring installation with all necessary switches and lighting. Receptacles and outlets provided with required Tamper resistance, GFCI and AFCI as prescribed in the 2017 NEC.” | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 610 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-004537 | — | KENNETH CHAN | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1105 CLAY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-004597 | — | KENNETH CHAN | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1105 CLAY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-004597 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |