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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 317 VERNON RD | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-033533 AND CF-2024-095806 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO SIDE BAY AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO FRONT PORCH. INSTALLATION OF FRONT PORCH AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITION | — | Trash Queen Inc | 19119 | |
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| Issued May 28, 2026 |
| 220 W JOHNSON ST |
| AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon electric water heater |
| — |
| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19144 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2929 WALNUT 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 (4) sprinkler heads, per NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5924 LANSDOWNE AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1010 RIPLEY ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 459 N 53RD 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. Swap 2 boilers. No new ductwork. | — | Oral S Johnson | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3629 ALMOND ST | AlterationsINSTALL/REPAIR/REPLACE 1-5"X4" HOUSE TRAP 1- FAI 1- PRVB 1- 4" CAST IRON MAIN DRAIN TO HOUSE. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19134 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1717 W ALLEGHENY AVE | 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 111 Heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4217 K ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19124 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5018 OGONTZ AVE | AlterationsReplace house trap, fresh air inlet and house main drain back to foundation wall. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19141 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5929 MCCALLUM 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 with the same type, Ductless Heat Pump 2 Ton, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19144 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4845 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 200 amp service install two gang meter socket install 60 amp panel in garage install 100 amp panel on the second floor Rewire garage, expressly pulling wire, fishing wire. | — | Newman Lewis | 19141 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Assembly and Entertainment - Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues | — | Mon & Associates Consulting LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 313 N 52ND ST | AlterationsRepair portion of 4" main house drain on sidewalk only. Outside only. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19139 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 10 JEFFERSON ST | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-003976 Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, install power for fire pump, Install generator, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wi | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2235 MONTROSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsWater and drain lines for half bath. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19146 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3043 N 16TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19132 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2025 TULIP 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. 92% 60K BTU gas furnace, 2-1/2 Ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19125 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 5418 HARBISON AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Lav (1) Toilet (1) Shower with Pipe Replacement | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 7304 MERGANSER PL | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE Storm and Sanitary house traps, fresh air inlets, and partial main drains back towards house. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19153 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1389 N AMERICAN ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19122 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 2920 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or Alteration(20') METALLIC (MC) CABLE, (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - ROCKER SWITCH (AMP ONLY), (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, (2) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (2)GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, (1) DRYER CIRCUIT 30 AMP, (1) BONDING HOT WATER | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19133 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3935 OGDEN ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL - A) FROM FOUR (4) DEEDED EXISTING LOTS (3935 OGDEN ST, 3945 OGDEN ST, 3947 OGDEN ST AND PORTION OF 3901-49 PARRISH ST ). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 10 receptacles and 2 Track lighting with switches any wiring will be fished per National Electrical Code | — | GEORGE V BOSKIE | C | 19107 |