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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 409 S 13TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19147 | |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | SignFOR THE REDUCTION IN HEIGHT AND AREA OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING FOUR-FACED, SQUARE-SHAPED ROOF SIGN ((2) FACES: 21’-2” W x 12’-0” H AND (2) FACES: 22’-2” W x 12’-0” H), ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE (GROUP PRACTITIONER), INCLUDING THE REFACING OF THE EXISTING NONCONFORMING ROOF SIGN, |
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| Issued Jun 2, 2026 | 1411 S BEULAH ST | AlterationsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES ROUGH-IN TO FINISH | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 2, 2026 | 1123-25 S BROAD ST | Change of UseAssembly and Entertainment | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 1, 2026 | 712 FITZWATER ST | New Construction or Additions3 water closets 3 sinks 2 bath tubs 1 kitchen | — | Gary Thompson | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 1, 2026 | 1118 GREENWICH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. Separate Street | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 1, 2026 | 417 MONROE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation to create two family dwelling in an existing structure. minimum 1 hour fire separation shall be maintained between dwelling units and common areas. details as shown on the plan. | — | CRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 30, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Alterations1 kitchen 1 bathroom | — | Gary Thompson | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 523 WASHINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by 4th floor. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 646 SOUTH ST | Security GatesFor 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 | 19147 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 525 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 1312 S ALDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll wiring will be fished. Rewire the 2nd floor back bedroom, middle bedroom, hallway, front bedroom, 1st floor, living room, and basement. Also replace 2 lights, diagnose bathroom light power issue, replace a ceiling fan and box, cap old doorbell boxes and install 2 GFI's | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 29, 2026 | 724 FITZWATER ST | New Construction or AdditionsInterior Plumbing - 1 KS, 1 WH, 1 LL, 3WC, 3 Showers / Tubs, 3 Lavatories | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 868 INDEPENDENCE CT | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 117 FEDERAL 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. Relocate 4 sprinkler heads for alterations | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 315 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 918R E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERIOR AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | C.H. SCHWERTNER & SON INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 736 MEDINA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY ADDITION AND ONE-STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY THE SECOND-FLOOR REAR WITH INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUIILDING APPLICATION/PLAN | — | WALNUT TREE CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REDUCTION IN HEIGHT AND AREA OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING FOUR-FACED, SQUARE-SHAPED ROOF SIGN ((2) FACES: 21’-2” W x 12’-0” H AND (2) FACES: 22’-2” W x 12’-0” H), ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE (GROUP PRACTITIONER), INCLUDING THE REFACING OF THE EXISTING NONCONFORMING ROOF SIGN, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED APPLICATION/PLANS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005311 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 639 FEDERAL 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 92% 100K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 840 LEAGUE 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. First dwelling - (2) ton heat pump system, ductwork, and 5 diffusers. Second dwellin | — | Praxis Protection LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005311 | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 939 MONTROSE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | VERNON ANASTASIO | C | 19147 |