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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | 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 (2) sprinkler heads for 1st floor office renovation | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH ST |
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| 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 (8) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 15TH FLOOR |
| — |
| A & S SPRINKLER CO INC |
| C |
| 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET 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 (18) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 5TH FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 836 N 4TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000132 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1019 ARCH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1304 DIVINITY 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 NEW 70K BTU GAS FURNACE, 3 TON AC, NEW DUCTWORK, AND 15 DIFFUSERS. | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5704 N 7TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE-DAMAGED INTERIOR FRAMING AND STAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-094381. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-094381. IN 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 DE | — | THERESA BOWNES | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4843 DARRAH ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4 inch water distribution line | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2517 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE THE EXTERIOR WORK AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION WORK TO CONVERT BASEMENT INTO A DWELLING UNIT WITH EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS ABOVE CREATING R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS) WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 3 | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 122-30 NEW ST | AlterationsReplacing 50 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011017 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2101-41 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO INSTALL PEDESTRIAN GATES WITHIN THE BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | Iris Group Holdings LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001220 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 123 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and Install Data Cabling | — | TANGENT CABLE SYSTEMS INC | C | 19109 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 5622 ELMWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRebuild rear deck, details per plan. | — | PA STAR CONTRACTORS LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices on existing fire alarm system. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | WHITEMARSH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCION INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 125 N MOLE 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. PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 7116 GREENWAY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1600 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 6004 ROSS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace one shower/tub with acrylic replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | JASON CRINITI | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1653 CADWALLADER ST | AlterationsInstall drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1320 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4604-06 VAN KIRK ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19135 |