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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4337 PECHIN 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 out 1 Carrier 3.5 ton air handler, Carrier 3.5 ton heat pump condenser, Carrier 12 kw mini split system single zone. | — | EXPRESS HVAC SOLUTION INC | 19128 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 |
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| 1001-41 WALNUT ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
| — |
| WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 110 E ELEANOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 323 DURFOR ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 631 S BAMBREY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WDP, CS/ADJUSTABLE WB. Also shut off ball valve will be installed at the front of the basement on the inside. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3226 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 4" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000851 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2307 LOMBARD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1918 E YORK ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2433 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 240volt 30amp line for A/C unit for first floor apartment Work will be done in unfinished basement No finish walls or ceiling in basement) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. (Fishing wires) | — | Affinity One Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4601 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Lighting, switches, and outlets, installation of Fire alarm notification device, all work per approved plans | — | SJ Thomas Company Inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5817 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 2-3 way switches. 4 ARC fault breakers, 3 GFCI, 1 GFCI bathroom, install 3 way switch, 4 led fixtures, 3 redistribute circuits, 15 receptacle replacement, 14 switches replacement All wires are fished | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4708 OXFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1" WATER SERVICE. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1717 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 200 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Complete electrical rough-in and finish wiring throughout existing two-story residence. Install lighting, switches, receptacles, kitchen small-appliance and dedicated appliance circuits, bathroom GFCI circuits, exhaust fans, exterior lighting/receptacles, and hardwired interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Provide HVAC branch c | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3401 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR THE USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (7 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND TO INCLUDE TWO (2) OFF- STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY A REAR SHARED DRIVEWAY. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. ******************************************* | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 668 N 34TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 | — | J JONES ELECTRICAL INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 900-04 S 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for ZP-2025-005104 | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2071 E VICTORIA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2129 SANGER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7200 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND REAR AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2434 FITZGERALD 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 Replace 100-AMP Service w/New 100-AMP Service...Cable - Head - PVC - Piping - Panel Box - Breakers - Meter Socket - Ground Rod & Ground Wiring - Service Only - (1) Outlet by Panel Box... | — | ARMANDO ANTHONY | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-006587 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTNG STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 611 SAINT ANDREW RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008600 | — | DC Power Associates, LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1133 S BROAD ST | AlterationsAmend Permit To Include repair of 1 inch water service to this permit - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | C | 19147 |