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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1450 HELLERMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19149 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Russco, Inc. |
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| 19149 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6331-41 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTHE INSTALLATION OF SEVEN (7) FLAT WALL SIGNS (FIVE OF WHICH ARE WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION AND TWO AS NON-ILLUMINATED), REFACE DOUBLE-FACED PANELS OF AN EXISTING FREE-STANDING SIGN, TO INSTALL THREE (3) DOUBLE-FACED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CANOPY | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6335 FARNSWORTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 7023 LYNFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6624 CASTOR AVE | AlterationsInstallation of commercial kitchen plumbing fixtures per plans, (2) tankless hot water heaters, new bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor per plans All piping must be metallic. 2021 PPC sec 919 | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-001865 | — | Scott Poland | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2118 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING ROOFTOP UNIT (RTU-1) PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. | — | Fusion Mechanical Services, LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF REFACING ONE (1) EXISTING PROJECTING SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ************ | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2124 UNRUH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPermit to legalize the elimination of the interior parking space. For the enclosure of the former garage door opening with framed wall and brick veneer. . Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3022 HALE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7021 LYNFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6401-07 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE RELOCATION OF DIFFUSERS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC 2021** | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SHELVING, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2200 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 electrical service and main circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | JAMS ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6641 SYLVESTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5821 SYLVESTER ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 6624 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE A RESTAURANT. 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. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3301 LONGSHORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the first-floor apartment. Remove the old existing wires. Fish new wires in the existing walls; add recessed lights in two bedrooms; rewire the existing kitchen; run power for the new bathroom gfci and laundry; run wires for the smoke detectors; replace the electrical panel with new breakers; install all the switches, outlets, and smoke detectors; install all the AFCI and dual-function breakers | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2100 PRINCETON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | LUIS CASTILLO ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVI | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6242 CRAFTON ST | Parking OnlyNo change to the building existing building envelope. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1001 HOWELL ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 275 GALLON ABOVE GROUND TANK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31. | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6601-19 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO PROTECT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLAN. NO WORK ON EXISTING RISER/BACK-FLOW PREVENTOR | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2932 FANSHAWE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3530 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | C | 19149 |