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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 514 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-006599 | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19128 | |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 7001 SHERWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 200 amp service from aerial triplex. Replacing entire service. New meter socket and emergency shut off. All grounding and bonding with new 200 amp panel. |
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| Brad Brown Electric |
| 19151 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 497 KINGSLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ROOF COVERING REPLACEMENT AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW SKYLIGHT ON AN EXISTING CURB AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 2 | JOSEPH E GAGNE III | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3671 EVELINE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004296 1 kitchen sink, 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 413 W COURTLAND ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild front porch, details per plan. no other work included. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 219 FERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure and roof access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | JOHN HINES | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 5507 MASCHER ST | AlterationsReplace 1 section of vent stack. | — | David R Smith | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 238 E WYOMING AVE | AlterationsINSTALL OF NEW BOOSTER PUMP AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 5201 MARKET ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE FAI & SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 7944 BUSTLETON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | PhillyDeeds LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 102 RITNER ST | AlterationsInstall 3 water closets, 3 shower/tubs, 3 lavatories, 2 kitchen sinks and 2 hot water heaters. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2544 E SOMERSET ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 102 RITNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors to new 200 AMP service and meter box as per 2017 NEC code. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3315 H ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall light fixtures, switch. Relocate exit lights. Install receptacles, equipment, and power. Fire Alarm: Install 2 speaker/strobe, 10 strobe, 1 relay. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 751 E WYOMING AVE | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Sales and Rentals. | — | HMA Consulting and Contracting Company | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 5939 SUMMER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2831 W HUNTINGDON 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 the existing heat pump only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 930 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER HISTORICAL COMMISI0N: No exterior work as part of this permit (apart from condensers at first floor), no work to exterior windows or doors as part of this permit. Electrical scope: Installation of 600 amp service equipment, interior wiring throughout. Installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 74-82 LAUREL ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1322 S 28TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012427 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 7211 EDMUND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-005947 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 3027 N 9TH ST | Alterationsinstall new 3inch drain an (2) 1inch drains to water closet, basin sink, and bathtub. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 2045 APPLETREE ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 10, 2026 | 1423 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 4 showers, 4 sinks, 1 Kitchen sink,1 half bath sink, 5 toilets, 1 ejector pump, and gas water heater. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |