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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2449 TULIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19125 | |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1224 FRANKFORD AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-003216) TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004035 | — | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2344 E DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD THRU PIPE BURSTING. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8 JEFFERSON ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE 21 DAY POSTING CAN BE WAIVED FOR DANGEROUS CASE [SECTION A-303.2 OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE] | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1404 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1325 BEACH ST | Special Event - Short Term COFOR A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT (SEPTEMBER 10, 2026). OCCUPANT LOAD NOT TO EXCEED 700 PERSONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. NO ALTERATIONS UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-001023 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1500 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices serving a restaurant and connect to existing fire alarm system. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Sal Cascio | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-001023 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2405 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-003585 | — | MICHAEL KIRAN | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2647 E THOMPSON 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 INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2600-04 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL TRANSIT STATION (A-3 OCCUPANCY) FOR USE AS STORAGE SPACE (S-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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. | 1 | SEPTA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 326-28 E WILDEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011812 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2405 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-003585 | — | MICHAEL KIRAN | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 326-28 E WILDEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-011812 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1216 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK 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. | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1251 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600a, 1ph, 120/240v main service with 4-gang meter module. Install all wiring & lighting throughout 2 apartments, vacant commercial space & common areas./ Install fire alarm system as per plans. Install low-voltage wiring for TV. Separate service load calculation and permit required for commercial fit-out | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2361 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING UNIT ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 2 | Anthony Talarico | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. WORK AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Caritas Management LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1129-31 EARL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2000 DREER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR FITOUT AT 1ST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, SHELVING, FURNISHINGS, AND FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FIRE-RETARDED TREATED WOOD TO BE USED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | GuardHouse Construction LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2611 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. 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 TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19125 |