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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 175 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring, and new/relocated light fixtures and outlets. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | 19122 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1833 HOPE ST | Alterations1WH, 1FD, 2WF, 3LAV, 3WC, 5 SINK | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1927 N 8TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFor the installation of roof-mounted solar panels as per approved plans and manufacturer specifications. Separate permit required for electrical work. | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003547 Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, telecommunications wiring, (2) 125 amp MLO panels, (1) 400 amp MLO panel, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 173-75 W NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SKYLIGHTS ON AN EXISTING ROOF INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK. 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. | 1 | ROOFWORKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1901 MASCHER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL/REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2059 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (2) new 150 amp meter sockets and (2) 150 amp panel boxes from existing 1200 amp service. Wire throughout (2) one family units for outlets, switches, lighting, and GFCI(s) as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm wiring throughout units for pull stations, Horn and Strobes, and smoke detectors as per 2016 NFPA 72 in 2 apartment Unit 11 and Unit 12. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1639 N HANCOCK ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 175 MASTER 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 | — | GLIDDEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003547 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003547 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, TOILET ROOM EXHAUSTS, TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, EXHAUST FANS, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEM, AND FUEL GAS PIPING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-013446 | 2 | R&D Realty LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1508-14 N 5TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001071 | — | Icon Remodeling LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 203-09 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 8 | GILAD BERGERIN | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard wiring, throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2114 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1812 N FRONT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and FAI | — | Gary Thompson | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002378 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002369 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New Construction new 800-amp electrical service, metering, main distribution equipment, feeders, (8) dwelling unit panels and (1) house panel, branch circuit wiring, receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, emergency/egress lighting, dedicated circuits for electric appliances and equipment, HVAC equipment connections, sump/ejector pump connections, and associated grounding and bonding. Work also includes installation of the fire alarm/smoke alarm system, including control equipment, initiating devices, notific | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19122 |