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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1503 N 54TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200amp service 2 meter and breaker panels. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19131 | |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4920 ORMES ST | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement |
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| 19120 |
| 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 | 817 SELMA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition above an existing detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | PASP LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK INCLUDING UNDERPINNING FOIR ADDITION TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-002637) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IEBC REVIW* | — | BENCARDINO EXCAVATING INC | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 24-28 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRefeed existing 200Amp, 240V, 1-Phase,3-Wire existing load center for parking lot lighting as per 2017 NEC. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 339 E INDIANA AVE | Alterationsreplace curb trap and fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1840 N 71ST ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 1" WATER LINE FROM CURB TO THE METER. | — | BOSS PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1228 CREASE ST | AlterationsHD replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 212-20 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | NEW MARKET BUILDERS LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2235 TAGGERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002055 | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2112 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000657 | — | John Norrbom | 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 | 4210 LAWNSIDE RD | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1550 N 57TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the removal of damaged rear first floor overhang and repair the existing roofing where the overhang is to be removed to resolve case #CF-2026-003003. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-003003. | — | M Kaufman Contractors LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 3060 EDGEMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNEW 200A SERVICE ROUGH AND TRIM OUT THROUGH OUT AS PER 2017 NEC | — | City Lights electric llc | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 864 N LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring new elevator (220 volts, 120 volts and Cat 5 or 6 phone line), install alley light, 1 LED, 1 dimmer switch, 1 single pole outlet by fishing. Replace existing 10 halogen with LED recessed lights | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1503 N 54TH ST | Alterationsnstallation of 2 full bathroom 2 kitchen 2 water heater 2 laundry | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1422 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Kevin Nelson | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2106 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002511 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 426 MOORE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of the new 200 amp electrical service and wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke alarms as per 2017 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 2025 E ALLEGHENY AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 712 PINE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one story with roof deck addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19106 |