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THE INDEX: 161 ▲53 · week of Oct 26 — permits steady, openings soft, deal ledger running hot
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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2343 S 10TH ST | AlterationsReplace for 1 Water Closet, 1 Lav & and 1 Tub/Shower | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3312 CRESWELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MD IN FRONT YARD. | — |
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| 19129 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 322 RIPKA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house fresh air inlet | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 717 SAINT ANDREW RD | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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. ** Manufactured trusses ** Engineer-sealed truss drawings must be submitted through an amended permit application p | 1 | BLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORP | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2744-50 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003135 Secure/reroute exposed wires during storefront repair. | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1" WATER LINE. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3218 PIETRO WAY | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas power vent water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5026 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Ian Kosten | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1856 E RUSSELL ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4558 STILES ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fai and main drain to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 719 RITNER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2919 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.. REPLACE BACKWATER VALVE @ CT. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 939 BELMONT AVE | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH 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* | — | ADYPRIME HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2043 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MD IN FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ZITO COLOGERO | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1151 S 19TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4615 WEYMOUTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet only | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6629-37 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2408 CARPENTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4617 LANCASTER AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2036 S 19TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 174 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 238 CHERRY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap, main drain and fai. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4325 POTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19124 |