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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5601 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF SHORING PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT AND EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIR TO BRICK WALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | ERIC WATSON JR | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5903 DEVON PL | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005792 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005794 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005793 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1515 S 4TH ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005795 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1501 W NEDRO AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19141 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices as per approved drawings NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 139 E CLEARFIELD ST | Change of UseVacant | — | OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3839 FOLSOM ST | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19104 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1513 S TAYLOR 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. | — | Elvis Proko | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5525 WALTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Installation Of 10 Recess Down Lights, 9 Outlets. All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Kenyatta Steward | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2004 SANSOM ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. . APPROVED Streets Dept approval - SR-2026-035298. **ONLY SHELTER PLATFORM APPROVED ON THIS AND SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED ON THE BUILDING** | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1114 CARPENTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005751 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19147 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3757 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration-Replace existing breakers with arc fault breakers in each panel - Provide arc/ gfci breakers In basement apartment panel - Replace panel outlets with gfci - Replace (4) smoke detectors with combo smoke/carbon - Replace recess light bulbs with retro led trims - Replace all gfci outlets with tamper proof gfci outlets - Replace all outlets with tamper proof outlets - Provide additional grounding for service - Fix all loose boxes -Add additional outlets in two bedroom - Redo wiring for hot water he | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3335 W ALLEGHENY AVE | 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 INSTALLING A 100AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH OUTSIDE DISCONNECT & PROPER GROUNDING & RELOCATION PANEL TO INSIDE BASEMENT. (NOTE:: NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) | — | lec-tron | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1430 S CHADWICK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Curb trap fai | — | Gary Thompson | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005795 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6143 LAWNTON ST | Solar Panels and StructureFor the installation of a roof-mounted solar array per plan and manufacturer's specifications. A separate Electrical Permit is required for all related electrical work | — | — | 19128 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7506 CHELWYNDE AVE | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | C | 19153 |