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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2916 ELLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationBathroom electrical rewiring service. This includes running power to a new wall-mounted GFCI outlet and a new light switch. The client will supply the light fixture for installation. Additionally, a GFCI outlet will be installed, and a breaker will be added to the electrical panel. All wiring will be fished in walls | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationsFOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE NEW DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. |
| — |
| Bob Schueller & Sons Inc |
| C |
| 19134 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3624 ALMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC. | — | NEW CITY ELECTRIC LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2544 E SOMERSET ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Mark R. Shearman | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3400-42 FRANKFORD AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFor the site work for a new playground and a subsurface stormwater basin as per approved plans. | — | ROCKPORT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 118 E INDIANA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000490 | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3147 MILLER ST | 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2975 E THOMPSON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3222 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (FOUR DWELLING UNITS); VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR (SEPARATE CHANGE OF USE PERMIT REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT SPECIFIC USE FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE). AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTAION. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************** | 4 | Kensington Corridor Builders, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3318 A ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | JUAN R VEGA | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 635 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF PRE-FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS (FABRICATION BY AISC CERTIFIED LEGACY STEEL LLC) IN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | National Material Handling, Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 3043 BELGRADE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO INCLUDE WALKOUT BALCONY ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATIONS/PLANS. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 759 E MADISON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2138 BELLMORE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-003380 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2138 BELLMORE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-003380 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 9, 2026 | 2505 E VENANGO 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. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2967 BELGRADE 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. Install 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 3624 ALMOND 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. 80K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, 8 supply registers and 2 returns | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2705 E ONTARIO ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 701-65 E WESTMORELAND ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION 616874 TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO ROOF PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | 1 | Shaconda McKendrick | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 3061 MERCER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & DRAIN LINE TO THE HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 409 E INDIANA AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2923-25 E THOMPSON ST | 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 | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 5, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011316 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |