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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 6660 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service Install 2 - 200 amp panels Install 3 new outdoor light poles Remove and replace interior lights and receptacles in garage Remove and replace existing MC cable with 3/4" conduit Install 2 data lines Install three new outdoor receptacles Install one compressor and one electric gate Installation shall comply with 2017 NEC. | — | RTM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 |
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| 220 DICKINSON ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior 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. |
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| OLKOWSKI KEITH |
| 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2002 SPRING GARDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1567 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A service upgrade | — | ECHO HOUSE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 6855 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE SITEWORK RELATED TO ADA COMPLIANT IMPROVEMENTS AND PARKING LOT REPAVING PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | TORINO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1411 S BEULAH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation including structural repairs of an existing single family dwelling attached structure, details as shown on the plan. | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 2909 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationBathroom Rewire: - New Circuit - GFCI outlet - 2x Light Fixtures Storage Room: - New AFCI outlet - Light switch and fixture | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 5516 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 12 fixtures on 1st floor and 3 fixtures on front porch--fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 7036 SHERWOOD RD | 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. | — | Restoration Specialist Inc | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 3326 MOUNT VERNON ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 full bathroom 1 kitchen 1 hot water heater , 1 laundry | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration3rd floor unit 3R--replace outlets, switches, and fixture only | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4900 N PENN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to existing two family dwelling. Alterations limited to rear unit. details per plan. minimum 1 hour fire separation rating shall be maintained between dwellign units. no structural work. | — | Two River LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 7907 GILBERT ST | AlterationsReplacing 30 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 10800 MODENA TER | Addition and/or AlterationRewire entire premises to a two unit building, Install all wiring and devices for receptacles, switches ,smoke alarms, gfcis and all required wiring methods as shown on the plans. Install a 350 amp service (3" PVC) with a 3 gang meter socket as shown on the approved plans. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** RP-2025-012354 | — | MARK REDGUARD | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 4115-31 TIMBER LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 3.690 kW rooftop solar system, consisting of (9) LG: LG410N2W-V5, 410W, (9) ENPHASE: IQ8AC-72-M-US (240V) MICROINVERTERS, (1) TESLA: POWERWALL 3, 13.500 kWh [1707000-XX-Y][240V]BATTERY, AND (1) TESLA: BACK-UP GATEWAY 3 [1841000-01-Y] AS PER 2017 NEC. GP-2026-003720 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS AN ACTIVE RECREATION WITH EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES, TWO (2) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1451 S 53RD ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 3941 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-006884 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1455 N HOLLYWOOD ST | AlterationsInstall drain, waste, vent and water supply lines for 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 1 tub, 1 washer box and 1 kitchen sink | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 324 EARLHAM TER | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Telas Builders & management | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1409 S NAPA 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. 4 ton air handler, heat pump, 12kW heat kit, new ductwork, and 18 diffusers. Condenser to be located on the rooftop. | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 929 W DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to create two family dwelling in existing structure. details per plan. minimum 1 hour fire separation shall be maintained between dwelling unis including duct pentration of rated assemblies. | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 8, 2026 | 1515 S MOLE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012975 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19146 |