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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 147-53 BERKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL SHORING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 145 MANHEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new fire alarm system to NFPA 72 2016 and 2017 NEC Code. ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** |
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| HARRY BECK |
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| 19144 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5339 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationSingle Family alterations throughout-NO WORK PROPOSED IN THE BASEMENT WITH 7 FT EXISTING CEILINGS. ALL EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS IN ALL BEDROOM. NO UNDERPINNING OR EXCAVAITON APPROVED ON THIS. details per plan. interior work only | — | Santuario PHL | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 729 E WOODLAWN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 632 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INFILLS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 3 | VELAR STONE LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Philly Office Retail LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 445 W PENN 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. | — | Dream Home Developers LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE FLOOR AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES AT THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-060225. 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-2025-060225. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGIN | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2961 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING COOLING TOWER AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW COOLING TOWER WITH ASSOCIATED HYDRONINC PIPING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. *SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to facades of historic apartment bui | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 18 W ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or Alterationrewiring of home 200 amp service install as per 2020 NEC code | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5361 NEWHALL ST | Retaining WallEZ PERMIT STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS - For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5447 MORRIS ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 6327 MUSGRAVE ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI UNIT BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 132 WYNEVA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | PENSTONE BUILDING CORPORATION | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5416-26 LENA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO CREATE A LIGHT WELL, AND AN INCREASE IN G.F.A. TO CREATE A 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE. FOR A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO NINETEEN (19) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTAC | 19 | JOHN CUNNINGHAM | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 18 W ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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; INCL | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 18 W ROCKLAND ST | Alterationsrenovation 1 kitchen and 1 bath add 1 bath with piping . 2-WC, 2 Lav, and 1-tub/shower and 1-KS | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 156 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CONSOLIDATE THREE (3) EXISTING LOTS (PARCEL A: 131-43 W. COULTER STREET), (PARCEL B: 150-52 W. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE), AND (PARCEL C: 156 W. SCHOOL HOUSE LANE) INTO A SINGLE LOT; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 138 W WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN/PHC APPROVAL. | — | CMX Construction | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 61 E COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of all switches and outlets in upper rear bedroom, correct connections on existing wiring, replacing breakers to match panel brand/shape with new AFCI breakers. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 42 REGER ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002687 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 44 REGER ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002688 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 267 E PENN ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 28, 2026 | 37 W SEYMOUR 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. | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 28, 2026 | 23 W SEYMOUR ST | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PORCH, REPAIR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL AND REPAIR TO THE COLLAPSED ROOF AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-104448. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN | — | Little Brothers Construction Co | 19144 |