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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4341 TACONY ST | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE (1) ONE !,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) . The removal must comply with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). No excavations near the building. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7026 LOUISE ST | Addition and/or Alterations |
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| 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4622 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Renovation to create Single-Family dwelling in an exisitng structure, details per plan. | — | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5217 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 212 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL USE (GROUP B) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Increase existing service to 200 AMP - Wiring throughout - Meter install - Appliance installation - Bath Fans - Smoke detectors - Permit & Inspection | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6263 OLD YORK RD | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 423 S 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationOutlets, reception, lights,switches, gfci lighting in bathroom and kitchen. 100 amp service | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 957 N 5TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1311 N ALDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 919 PRATT 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. Install (2) new condensing units only, no other work proposed, and no new ductwork. | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003972 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 109 BROWN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 20 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 8 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TENANT SPACE IN SUITE 102 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1216 S 31ST ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011342 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 542 FAIRWAY TER | Addition and/or AlterationWiring the house as per code with switches, outlets light fixtures, C/O and smoke detectors | — | ALTIN MATA | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9125 MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING SPACE .FOR THE CREATION OF AN ASSEMBLY SPACE FOR A SIT-DOWN-RESTAURANT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING SPACE IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | SHS CORPORATION | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1628 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | Affinity One Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2619 N 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT LEVELS 1 AND 2 IN EXISTING BUILDING. WORK AREA REQUIRED TO HAVE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 304 | Daniel Pritzker | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE 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 | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19119 |