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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3810 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 |
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| 314 N HOLLY ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP |
| 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3859 WARREN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3935 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002755 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | New ConstructionInstall electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wiring, and controls. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and p | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYFOR THE REISSUANCE OF LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE FOR EVANS BUILDING LOWER CONCOURSE LECTURE HALL #LL60. SEE AP#744630 FOR PREVIOUSLY ISSUED LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE FOR THIS SPACE. **2021 IEBC REVIEW** | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4139 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION FO QUADPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3935 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002755 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 320 N HOLLY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 445 N 42ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 444 N HOLLY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3857 WARREN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 328 N HOLLY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4072 SPRING GARDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 428 N HOLLY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3501 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 4 Ansul R102 kitchen fire suppression systems, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3935 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002755 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3960 PARRISH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR THREE DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **EXCAVATION WORK TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE PERMIT**PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQ | 3 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1118 N 39TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003984 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3946 FOLSOM 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1118 N 39TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-003984 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 4012 MARKET ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT GROUND FLOOR OF ATTACHED BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2021 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3938 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | SignFor the erection of one internally illuminated channel letter sign (flat wall sign). details per plan. | — | — | C | 19104 |