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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or Alteration(2) Temporary Generators For the Allstar Game | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2817 S HUTCHINSON ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — |
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| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 731 RITNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1606 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Meiting Liu | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012100 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 136 MCCLELLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationAMEND 07-09-2026 Total Rewire 100 amp service with 30 circ panel replace 3 way switches and toggle switches gfi to bath 2nd fl 6 new 20 amp circs 3 first fl 1 basement 2 second fl install new lighting in basement 3 lights 1- smoke detector 10 yr batt 2- smoke/carbon detectors 10yr batt | — | HOLDER INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1208 MOLLBORE TER | AlterationsReplace curb trap & FAI Replace section of main drain | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012070 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012067 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 920 MORRIS 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 THE REPAIR OF FRONT WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-0527772. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CL | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012065 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012102 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 532 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING TWO STORY ATTACHED RESIDENCE FOR SINGLE FAMILY (R-3 OCCUPANCY). INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS.DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012073 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1839 S ISEMINGER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012031 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1118 DALY ST | Addition and/or Alteration* Demo old electrical service and equipment from wall and basement * Installation of new 200 amp service and equipment * Provide 200 amp 30-circuit electrical panel and all new circuit breakers * Provide new 200 amp meter base outside at wall * Install new conduit and service conductor wiring outside on wall * Install proper size ground wire to water meter * Install (2) 8-foot ground rods driven into earth with proper grounding * Fishing (1) GFCI dedicated line to serve washer Living Room * Fish | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2207-09 S 7TH ST | AlterationsReplacing existing curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 154 MOORE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR AND VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | JOHN HINES | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 418 TASKER 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. Replace the existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 840 RITNER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2200 S 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | AMF Construction Inc. | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 138 PIERCE ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1613 S 13TH 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 | — | HESTIA CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1837 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsLEGALIZATION FOR THE INISTALLATION OF ROOF TOP UNIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | RANDY HO | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1626 S 11TH ST | AlterationsiIstall curb trap | — | JOHN J DE STEFANO | 19148 |