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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 3216 RAWLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | SCL Consulting LLC | 19149 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3023 DISSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AND COVERED DECK OFF THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. |
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| LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC |
| 19149 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1550 DEVEREAUX AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with new FAI | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5700 OXFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two(2) single -faced statically illuminated signs and one (1)double-faced statically illuminated freestanding sign. size and location as shown on the plan. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 6700 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 14'-0" HOOD FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEPARATE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM** | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5830 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or Alteration* Replace existing LED recess light fixtures (4) * Install (4) 20amp receptacles on the left side of the wall * Install (4) 20amp receptacles on the right side of the wall All wires will be fish the walls are open & framed out All electrical work is for one room only. | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2204 GLENVIEW ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Don construction LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6600 REVERE ST | Retaining WallFor New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003775 | — | MILEX CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2022 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 6616 CASTOR AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2134 ROBBINS ST | Retaining WallFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RETAINING WALL. 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.** | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2141 STEVENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Rain leader / Cesspool | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 7217 EASTWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2822 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6948 KINDRED ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 7041 LYNFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2201 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 7127 EASTWOOD 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | FINAL TOUCH HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5812 N PENN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 6380 CASTOR AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | RICHARD D HERNANDEZ | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1463 MCKINLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service with a 2 gang meter socket with disconnects as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6934 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration* Replace existing Federal Pacific circuit breaker panels to satisfy insurance company requirements. * Remove and dispose of existing 30-circuit Federal Pacific electrical panel. * Furnish and install new 30-circuit Siemens main breaker electrical panel. * Remove and dispose of existing 20-circuit Federal Pacific electrical panel. * Furnish and install new 20-circuit Siemens electrical panel. * Provide and install all new circuit breakers in both electrical panels. * Label all circuits and test | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 7268 CALVERT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KEN CHAN | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6501 HARBISON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-001954 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19149 |