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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 159-63 LAUREL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011517 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19123 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7804 MERCURY PL | Make Safe Permit For RPFor (repair to roof as per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2026-028384. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-028384. |
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| ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC |
| 19153 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 837 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsExterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3022 HALE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2216 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring with new wiring, outlets, switches, lighting, smoke detectors. Replacing only the electrical panel | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4602 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1906 S 15TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7021 LYNFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 635 GERRITT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults Replace 100 amp panel in kind. As per nec 2020 | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3928 N REESE ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4238 PASSMORE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3166 TULIP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MAIN DRAIN NEAR FOUNDATION WALL. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 417 66TH AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2839 E VENANGO ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace broken 3/4" water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4257 VIOLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | MARX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2154 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REPAIRS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE STAR BOLTS IN FRONT WALL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF REAR PORTION OF STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1322 S 15TH ST | 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* | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1310 N 57TH ST | 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. Replace 100 Amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. ,and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 2 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 hot water heaters | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 620 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1633-43 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING WITH COMMERCIAL ON FIRST FLOOR AND RESIDENTIAL ABOVE. NEW CONSTRUCTION OF . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND1" AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE FOR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 520 KAUFFMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | Mike Parsell | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 120 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | Jeffrey A Simmons | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1243 S WARNOCK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacement of curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain. installing front rain leader & trap | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |