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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5631 ORMES ST | AlterationsSewer Line Repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 | |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5512 CATHARINE 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 piping/ ductwork. PHDC WO 229668 attached |
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| MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC |
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| Issued May 27, 2026 | 614 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsEZ plumbing Permit 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets and 4 shower/tubs. All Fixtures replacement will be with existing piping. All cast iron in basement changed to PVC and all copper waterlines in basement changed to pex. 7 sections of PVC repair. | — | VINCENT BASILE | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1733 N LAMBERT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 (1) 60kbtu 96% efficiency gas furnace. Install (1) 2.0-ton coil. Install (1) 2.0 ton condenser 14 SEER. Run all new supply and return ductwork. new diffusers 11 | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19121 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1129 E STAFFORD 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. Contractor will install 2 air handlers for ductless system. The condenser is located on the rear deck in the back of the house. One air handler will be placed on the dining room wall, and the other will be placed on the wall at the top of the stairs in the | — | 294 Central Blvd LLC | 19138 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006588 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 718 ALBURGER AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19115 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1417 S BOUVIER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstalling 3 fixtures 1 Lav 1 toilet 1 shoer/tub | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 311 COBBS CREEK PKWY | 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 boiler only, in like and kind, existing piping /ductwork | — | Paragon Contractors, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006583 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1411 S BEULAH 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 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1838 S 17TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO MIXED USE BUILDING WITH ADDITION. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING LOCATED IN AND SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE VENTING CODE. NO EXISTING PIPING SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THIS BUILDING. ALL PIPING IS NEW TO FOUNDATION WALL. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 46 N 52ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING WITH 1 COMMERCIAL UNIT AND 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1267 S 28TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE | 2 | Tairone Dos Reis | 19146 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 4530 MAGEE AVE | AlterationsReplace PVC soil pipe in basement. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19135 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5233 CEDAR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, lights fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2017 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006589 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1013 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 3847 BENNINGTON 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 piping/ ductwork | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19124 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 614 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service, 120/240 volt panel & basement wiring for lights and outlets. | — | VINCENT IMPARATO | 19147 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 6473 MILTON 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. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1201 VINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 5231 UPLAND ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service and water box. | — | Bradley Otto | 19143 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2604R PENROSE FERRY RD | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY DETACHED MODULAR BUILDING FOR USE AS GROUP B OFFICES AS PART OF A MARINE-RELATED INDUSTRIAL USE OF THE LOT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC AND MODULAR MANUFACTURER SITE INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | LEUZZI BROTHERS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 77 E DUVAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19144 |