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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1701 S 28TH 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 (17) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1608-12 POINT BREEZE AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationTO INCLUDE THE LAWFUL OCCUPANCY AND FOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING CHURCH USE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE STRUCTURAL WORK, ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. |
| 1 |
| Jasmeen Reeder |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1600-02 S 22ND ST | 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. Kitchen suppression system | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2014 S 16TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1908-10 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002011 | — | MAXIMO GOMEZ | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1849 S BANCROFT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-009543 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2000 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-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. | — | AGUIRRE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2001 RESERVE DR | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 50 amp 240v dedicated line. All wiring to be fished through closed drywall | — | AMR Service Group | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | 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. Installation of an Amerex KP kitchen fire suppression systems, per UL 300 | — | ATLANTIC FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1543 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Additional Fire Alarm Devices In Commercial Kitchen Area And attachment To hood To NFPA 72 And 2017 NEC. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1800 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new fire alarm system and 2-way emergency communication system for elevator lobbies. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Independent Electrical Services, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1717 MIFFLIN ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. 1st Floor - Unit #1 (1 floor-) 24K BTU heat pump 5kw element (4) registers (2) diffusers 2nd & 3rd floor unit #2 (2 floors) 18K BTU hea | — | KP GENERAL CONTRACTOR LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3210 S 17TH ST | AlterationsReplacing Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1810 HULSEMAN ST | AlterationsReplacing Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1817 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1648 POINT BREEZE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS (ONE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT) TO INCLUDE A 1" COMBINED SERVICE FOR EACH SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1711 SIGEL ST | AlterationsReplacing 30 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3150 S UBER ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1601 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | PMC Construction & Development | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK AND THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDE WALL OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |