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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 601 LEVERINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | SOLUTION BASED PLUMBING AND HEATING INC. | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 |
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| 5977 JANNETTE ST |
| New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008008 |
| — |
| Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC |
| 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 542 FAIRWAY TER | Addition and/or AlterationWiring the house as per code with switches, outlets light fixtures, C/O and smoke detectors | — | ALTIN MATA | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 621 ROXBOROUGH AVE | 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* | — | MICHAEL CONSORTE | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3911 DEXTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BAY WINDOW AND BALCONY IN THE REAR AND ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5950 HOUGHTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38FT IN HEIGHT) WITH A ROOF TOP DECK ACCESSED BY A PILT HOUSE. | — | AQUAECONOMICS | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8411 CHIPPEWA RD | Addition and/or AlterationEnclose existing 250 sq ft carport to make it a garage of existing single fmaily dwelling. The existing structure, roof and slab to remain. no change in size and location. details per plan. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6168 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DAMAGED FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TO INCLUDE NEW FLOORING, FRAMING, INSULATION, AND DRYWALL WALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************* | 1 | ZACHARY TORRES | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 7238 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SPOT REPAIR ON MAIN DRAIN IN FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 8608 CATHEDRAL CIR | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Replace attic fan on existing wiring, replacement of light fixtures, switches and receptacles throughout the house. NO WIRING. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4004 MITCHELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior non-structural alterations to existing basement of an existing single family dwelling, office space accessory to dwelling the unit. No structural changes or changes to footprint. details as shown on the plan. | — | Donato Grimaldi | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6177 RIDGE AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services - Body Art Service | — | CONSOLE MATISON LLP | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 485 FLAMINGO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3814 MANAYUNK 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 | — | William Klotz | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 562 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. no excavation in the basement. | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 389 LYCEUM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install 200 amp Service Grounding and bond with GFCI at electrical panel. | — | BRUCE SIMON | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 542 BASILICA CIR | Addition and/or Alteration Removal and Reinstallation of Existing Solar Panels GP-2026-006816 | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 406 KINGSLEY ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-056503 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF GARAGE ROOF 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. | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 542 BASILICA CIR | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS WITH RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK (SEE EP-2026-003352). ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 555 FAIRWAY TER | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new wiring. Install 120 volt interconnected Smoke/Co detectors. Provide dedicated branch circuit for A/C with disconnect outdoor. All work to be performed according to 2020 NEC. | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19128 |
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