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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1332 S COLORADO ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5927 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration of the existing two story house with basement. Used as single family dwelling. details per plan. There is not any structural work. No additions. The same stair to remain and interior walls removed are not bearing walls |
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| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6425 N BEECHWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3516 ASHVILLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 814-16 N BROAD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R TO ACCOMMODATE THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2" DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003554 | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3418 N 2ND ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2023-046088 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR/ROOF JOISTS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT 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. | — | MARIO LOZANO | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING WITH THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 242 KALOS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-013398 | — | BILT Modern LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2961 D ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 8137 REVERE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 428 BELGRADE ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2804 N MARVINE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 321 JACKSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 10'-0" HOOD FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE AVE | 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 LAWSON | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all existing lighting fixtures in kind throughout the recreation center. Remove existing fixtures and install new lighting fixtures of the same type and rating, including all required wiring. Remove and replace existing receptacle outlets in kind throughout the facility. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 114-22 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS TO EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Quinn Construction, Inc. | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000467 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO TENANT SPACE ON 34TH FLOOR SUITE 3400 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **************************************** | 1 | HAASPETERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3136 S 17TH ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION (REMOVAL OF 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING AND REAR EXTERIOR WALL) OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY SEMI-DETACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. **21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE REQU | — | REDION XHOXHI JOJI CONTRACTORS | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1738 N BAILEY 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 | — | BARRINGTON RENOVATION AND REPAIR LLC | 19121 |