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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6632 JACKSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19135 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 301-03 N FRONT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-005415 | — |
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| 19106 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 301 S 48TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWELVE (12) STORY BUILDING WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE AND MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVELS AND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY (170) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 170 | Green Star Team LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-006586 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 605 SPRING LN | EZ Swimming Pool/Spa- For pools and spas accessory to an Existing One Family Dwellings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 13 LONGFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew addition as per approved plan | — | Creative Innovations Group LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD 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 Wiring throughout lights,outlets and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 711 GORMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Bradley Otto | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1437 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall and label new 200A service disconnect, install 200A MLO panel, Wire throughout residential addition: smoke/co alarms FOR addition ,wire roof deck lights and receptacle . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 5714 DELANCEY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 4611 WOODLAND AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and section of house drain. | — | Bradley Otto | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A CONCRETE POOL REMOVAL PER PLAN | 1 | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1449 N HOLLYWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 5905 N 12TH 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 3 way switch replacement (2) , install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (2), replace interior light fixture (5), replace receptacle (13) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (2) switch replacement toggle switch (12) install basement lighting (3) install front porch GFCI (1) ALL WI | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY AT THE CELLAR AND PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Creative Innovations Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 227 GAY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 5811 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 209 PIERCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Water Service 3/4" | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2144 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4" water service curb to meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 24-30 BANK ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE TO A GROCERY STORE. 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 | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 4864 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1322 N 57TH 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Build a deck in the back of the house 16 by 12 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1032 S 57TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1305 CARDEZA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReinforce 2nd floor bathroom framing opening via sistering; infill opening with 2x4 members installed flat-wise at 4-inch spacing, supported at midpoint with new header. Remove and replace deteriorated 2nd floor joist along rear partition wall. Install new steel lintel at 1st floor rear door opening to provide adequate header; install 48" guard rail at Juliet balcony exterior opening. exisitng single family dwelling detail per plan. See RP-2026-003405 for interior renovations. | — | SHABBY 2 CHIC DEVELOPERS LLC | 19119 |