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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1114 CARPENTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 | |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1116 CARPENTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA change |
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| 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005311 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1411 S BEULAH 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 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 614 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsEZ plumbing Permit 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets and 4 shower/tubs. All Fixtures replacement will be with existing piping. All cast iron in basement changed to PVC and all copper waterlines in basement changed to pex. 7 sections of PVC repair. | — | VINCENT BASILE | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 614 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service, 120/240 volt panel & basement wiring for lights and outlets. | — | VINCENT IMPARATO | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1001-05 S 9TH ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1322 S REESE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2023-120587 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | ANDI VELIU | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 511 SOUTH ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | ROBERT P COCCO | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | J S GALATI ENTERPRISES INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING UNIT #3R WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Evergreen GC LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 122 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | MCDERMOTT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 920 LEAGUE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 763 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES IN UNIT A TO INCLUDE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | DONALD SALAMONE | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 735 WHARTON ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19147 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 513 S 13TH ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No work to facades or windows permitted | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 712 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationCHANGE OF USE TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEW THREE-STORY REAR ADDITION TO EXISTING THREE-STORY STRUCTURE PER PLAN LIMITS. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS. NEW ROOF DECK AND ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY USE. REPLACEMENT OF FRONT MASONRY WALL W/ 2X6 STUD WALL AND BRICK FINISH. | — | Robins Contractors LLC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 521 WILDER ST | AlterationsREPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 634 SEARS ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll wiring will be fished. rewire the 2nd floor hallway, 1st floor kitchen, powder room, living room, bathroom and basement, Install a 1900 box and 2 x 4in octagon covers, Replace 3 lights with new LED wraparound lights x3, Bond the water heater hot and cold pipes with #4 copper, | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 729 WHARTON 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 | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 923 CHRISTIAN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 721 S 9TH ST | AlterationsExcavate sidewalk on Schell Street to replace a section of 4" main house drain curb trap and fresh air vent to grade. Back fill to grade. | — | JOSEPH GIANNONE | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 528 GREENWICH 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 | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1001 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationCANOPY HETAERS AND LIGHTING . PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED 120V AND 208V POWER FOR BRANCH BOXES, CONTROL PANELS, ETC FOR A COMPLETE INSTALLATION | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1236 S 11TH ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |