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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2934 N BONSALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19132 | |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6243 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| 1 |
| Aboubacar Traore |
| C |
| 19141 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1901 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 745 E ONTARIO ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, 3/4" WATER LINE, MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR . | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3632 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL New 400 amp service with four gang meter socket and panels for 3 apartments and a house panel. Meter sockets are to have main circuit breakers to feed panels. Total new wiring for the 3 apartment and house circuits. To include switches, receptacles, lighting, 110v interconnected smoke alarms ,appliance circuits and a complete fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: PARALLEL 2.5" CONDUITS W/ 250 AL CONUCTORS #2 CU COLD-WATER | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 9850 CLARK ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100-Amp Meter socket and Electric wire from meter box to PECO wires. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1623 WEBSTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 608-20 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 1 hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5821 CHESTER AVE | AlterationsReplace 1 kitchen sink, 4 toilets, 4 lavatories, 3 tubs and 1 electric water heater. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | DAVID WILLIAMS - 3D'S MECHANICAL | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1618 WILLINGTON ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. NO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN. | — | Path4u Construction INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1327 ANNIN ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap and F.A,I | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 661 N 53RD ST | AlterationsInstallation of sewer, sanitary and water supply lines to fixture unites: 3-water closet, 3-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry, 1-water heater | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 11000 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 1 hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5741 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 1 hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3600-90 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLIANCE 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. | — | PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 279 W WELLENS 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 existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19120 |
| 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 | 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 | 3275 STOKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 208 existing sprinkler heads | — | MAC SPRINKLER INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6376-78 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 6-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | ACCELERATED FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or Additionsexterior sanitary and 2" domestic water 5'-0" out of building | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1916 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | BUILDING POWER INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6703 N 11TH 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 3 electric heat pump systems serving separate zones: 1.5-ton ductless heat pump (basement), 1.5-ton ducted heat pump (first floor), 3-ton ducted heat pump (second/third-floors), ductwork, and 16 total diffusers | — | NPX Builders LLC | 19126 |