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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2505 E VENANGO ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR FOR VENTS SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 |
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| 1150 ANCHOR ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.16 KW DC solar photovoltaic system consisting of 12 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2017 NEC. |
| — |
| marquis henderson |
| 19124 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1202 JENNIFER RD | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 3210 S 17TH ST | AlterationsReplacing Curb Trap and Fresh Air Inlet. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1800 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 13'-6" hood system | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 825 DICKINSON ST | AlterationsHalf Water Service 3/4" Curb Stop to Meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| 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 | 5044 PARRISH ST | AlterationsAMENDED 07.02.26 TO INCLUDE Repairing House Drain. REPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 736 MEDINA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace wiring throughout kitchen, powder room, hallway and bedroom. Install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuit to supply power to relocated HVAC unit on the roof. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | ACE ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7304 MERGANSER PL | AlterationsReplacing existing storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1212 66TH AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 3.5 BATHROOMS, 1 LUANDRY, 1 HOT WATER HEATER, 1 KITCHEN | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2134 RIPLEY ST | Alterationscurb traps fai storm sanitary | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2218 N HOBART ST | AlterationsFIXTURE INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO FIXTURES - INSTALLATION OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPING FROM FIXTURES. TYPES OF FIXTURES: NEW DRAIN & WATER LINES TO FIXTURES - 2-TOILETS, 2-LAVATORIES, 2-TUB, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-WATER HEATER, 1-laundry sink. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate lighting, add 10 receptacles, 3 new connect tracs, recircuit lighting controls and add three phase 100 amp panel as per 2017 NEC. Install Fire Alarm devices as per drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5220 SANSOM ST | AlterationsNew fixtures with piping to include: 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub unit, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 laundry sink. All work per 2019 PPC Section 919 Single Stack Waste and Vent. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5441 UPLAND WAY | Alterations3/4" Water Service Line Spot Repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 7134 CRESHEIM RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR REPLACEMENT OF HVAC APPLIANCE PER EZ PERMIT STANDARDS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3043 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR VERTICAL ADDITION TO INCLUDE WALKOUT BALCONY ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DATTACHED BUILDING. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATIONS/PLANS. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1900 KITTY HAWK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR FITOUT OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | BSI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3200-60 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew theater lighting, controls, power & dimming panels. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1501-39 MARKET ST | AlterationsPantry Sink Replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2134 S 64TH 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 ROOF ASSEMBLY AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-007597. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK | — | jc home & construction management LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3647 N 19TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *************** | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3640 N SYDENHAM ST | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALLATION OF 2.5 BATHROOMS, 1 LAUNDRY & 1 HOT WATER HEATER. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3401 HAMILTON ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19104 |