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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4801 KNORR ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #677627. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #677627. | 1 | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5709 COTTAGE ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK, PILOT HOUSES AND GREEN ROOF (GREEN ROOF BONUS) FOR USE AS SEVENTY-FOUR (74) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 74 | Olympia Construction LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6034 TORRESDALE AVE | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5910 COTTAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7026 MONTAGUE 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 6355 ALGARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6042 KEYSTONE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6005 EDMUND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4426 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4407 UNRUH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Per 2021 PPC | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4101 GLENVIEW ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4817 BENNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7025 DITMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7025 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006977 | — | TIET NGUYEN | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4409 UNRUH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6347 GILLESPIE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7025 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | TIET NGUYEN | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7029 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. REPLACE FLOORING, CABINETRY. TILE, BATH FIXTURES, PATCH AND PAINT DRYWALL AS REQUIRED. EXISTING 1 HOUR FIRE RATING BETWEEN UNITS TO REMAIN. NO WORK IN EXISTING BASEMENT AND NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT FOR THE EXISTING BASEMENT. | — | — | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7142 GLENLOCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | YIWEN WANG | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7232 ALGARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior structural alterations only to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRE FOR FUTURE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. | — | Lapstone LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7039 EDMUND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 6031 HARBISON AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)To change the name only from "G7 Auto Group LLC" TO "VCM Auto Sales LLC" for CO purposes for existing Personal Vehicle Sales & Rental with Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5815 TORRESDALE AVE | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE ONE (1) 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 | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7122 MONTAGUE ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6351 ALGARD ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 |