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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT 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 (22) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 5508 CHESTER AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationCorrect Existing Fire Alarm issues to bring system to code PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. **(2nd & 3rd fl vacant)** |
| — |
| TALON FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4617 LANCASTER AVE | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL 'I') FROM ELEVEN DEEDED LOTS (4605-09, 4611-13, 4615, AND 4617 LANCASTER AVE; 4542, 4544, 4546, AND 4548 WYALUSING AVE; AND 4572, 4574, AND 4576 MERION AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | HSM GC, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1206 PARRISH 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 and AC, only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | fresh air flow inc | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing per plans | — | SEAN P EVANS | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2112 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000657 | — | John Norrbom | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 7601 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO BUSINESS (B) ON PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. 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 | RUSSELL BAYSMORE | C | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR AND LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B FINANCIAL SERVICES (CHASE BANK). EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Builders Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1500 N HOWARD ST | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE TWO (2) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST). THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP). NO EXCAVATION NEAR THE BUILDING. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2235 TAGGERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002055 | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 101 POPLAR 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 and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1509 S 49TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide (13) 8' linear lights, (13) 16' linear lights, (8) 4' strip lights, (2) 8' wall lights, (2) 10' wall lights, (11) 2' strip lights, (26) downlights, (8) exit signs, (10) wall switches, and (21) ceiling sensors. Provdie (14) twist lock outlets, (26) duplex, (4) quad, (14) GFI, power to lab service panels at 9 locations, and (27) backbox and stub to ceiling for data. Provide (2) new panels fed from existing penthouse substation. Fire alarm modifications to include (9) speaker/strobes, (7) s | — | FRANK FISHER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDemolition of a rear one story portion of an existing attach structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4210 LAWNSIDE RD | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 611 S 7TH ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2" water service from curb stop to inside front wall of building. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3903 J ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICD AND PANEL -32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAT SWITCHES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT-FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL DOORBELL, INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOION DETECTOR, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE(BASEMENT), INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, INSTALL BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2317 AMBER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (ENCLOSED ACCESS STAIRS ONLY). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WIT | 1 | ROCI JIMMY | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 124-26 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT PER APPROVED PLANS. **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY** | 1 | CRAFT PRO MASONRY RESTORATION, INC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1601 W HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3319 ASHFIELD LN | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2910 SOUTH ST | AlterationsInstall 2-lavatories; 5- water closets; 8- tub/shower; 2- hose bibs; 2- floor drains to include all necessary piping as per plans | — | ELC HOLDING COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3628 E ALLEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-006319 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH REAR DECK ON SECOND FLOOR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2342 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Installation of (1) 92% 80,000 btu gas furnace with 3.5 ton 15 seer ac and all required duct work | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19133 |