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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4129 GLENDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 5 FOOT REPAIR OF 3/4 INCH WATER LINE. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19124 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO CREATE A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE IN AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/22/26 AMEND ALTERATIONS PERMIT CP-2026-004308 TO INCLUDE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. |
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| ELLSWORTH & HARVEY HOLDINGS LLC |
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| 19141 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5405 W GIRARD AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | KEITH P SCOTT | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003293 | — | NHAN T LE | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4333 FLEMING ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor (repair stucco per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2026-072122. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height if needed. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-072122. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1710 FULLER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace storm and sanitary curb traps, fai | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1603 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 6 Pendant lights, 6 wall sconces, 5 receptacles, 2 exit signs, 1 emergency light | — | ECR ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL CO | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 526 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT REAR DECK TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 10012 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Kitchen suppression system | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1924 SOUTH 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 New wire throughout where it needed lighting and outlets added all work as per 2020 NEC code. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3138 WILLITS RD | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring as fishing and support wires on drop ceiling for 12 recessed LED lights of drop ceiling. | — | YIWEN WANG | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4824 UNRUH AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair/curb trap and fresh air | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3338 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R MINIMUM. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** | 6 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 33 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. Basement — FA-02 • Installation: o (5) ceiling-mounted strobe lights o (15) ceiling-mounted horn/strobes o (10) wall-mounted horn/strobes • Provide required vertical conduit/homeruns as necessary. • Core drill approximately (12) wall penetrations as required. • Provide 120V power source for PAD/fire alarm equipment as required. 1st Floor Plaza — FA-03 • Installation: o (6) Wall-mounted strobe lights o (2) ceiling-mounted horn/strobes o (17) wall- | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001665 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3218 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 3 | Elevated Building Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013311 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 100 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003131 | — | Good Day Sunshine Electric, Inc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (31) Category 6, Plenum Cables for Wifi & POS | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 2000A New Service w/ all grounding and bonding. Temp service ,FIRE ALARM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5600 N 20TH ST | SignFor the installation of three (3) statically illuminated flat wall signs (Sign A, B, & C). **Separate permit required for any electrical work** | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON 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 (17) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4746 PASCHALL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2024-104553- FOR THE REAR SHED DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-104553. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER | — | Trash Queen Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | Integrated Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001664 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |