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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2433 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 240volt 30amp line for A/C unit for first floor apartment Work will be done in unfinished basement No finish walls or ceiling in basement) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. (Fishing wires) | — | Affinity One Inc | 19133 | |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 608-14 W LEHIGH AVE |
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| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2712 N FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing existing 3/4" water service | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2425 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2420 N ORIANNA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Homecourt construction llc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Najee Goode | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2744-50 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO THE STOREFRONT AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. NO INTERIOR WORK OR CHANGE OF USE OR OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THIS PERMIT. | 1 | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2247-49 N REESE ST | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2556 N 5TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | JOHN CHRISTINZIO | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 138 W WISHART ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2630 WATERLOO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3027 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation to wheel chair lift, work includes concrete pad and landing, exisitng single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2613 GERMANTOWN AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * N | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1223 W CAMBRIA ST | AlterationsRepair to sections of interior stack and interior main drain | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-002393 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-001545 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-001510 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-001508 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-002368 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-001511 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-001543 | — | DURIAN ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |