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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON 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 installs light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST |
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| New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005183 |
| — |
| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
| 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2025 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A FOUR INCH (4") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3253 N ETTING ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fai; main drain to house main drain basement 3/4" water curb to house 1 area drain | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 8109 SAINT MARTINS LN | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5201 PARKSIDE AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4985 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationFOR THE EXCAVATION WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 243 E LOUDON ST | Addition and/or Alteration(3) 15 ampere duplex receptacles, (2) switch replacement, (2) replace fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, install dining room fixture, ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2321 E CAMBRIA 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 Rewire complete 2 story 30 space panel, 100 amp. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2104 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | ROBERTO DE LA CRUZ | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002778 | — | Amplified Technical Solutions, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 186 W SPENCER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 1 curb trap; fai | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3947 ALFRED ST | Addition and/or AlterationRebuild rear 2nd floor portion, work includes replacing rear 2nd floor joists and roof and walls. no other work included, details per plan. existing single family dwelling. | — | ANDREW J ROBINSON | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALLS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, EQUIPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.**NO SIGNS THIS PERMIT* | 1 | ACTION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3321 D ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 237 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial café tenant space. Install lighting fixtures, lighting controls, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Install branch circuits to supply power to receptacle outlets, appliances, and HVAC equipment, including all associated wiring, All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2550 E MONMOUTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition of a detached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | PASP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1420 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationModification of existing fire alarm horn/strobe system to strobe/voice evacuation, per submitted Fire Alarm plans and 2016 NFPA 72. Existing initiating zones will remain for re-use. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | SignFor the installation of statically illuminated signs as follow: four (4) wall signs (Sign Type E: 32.8 SF, 16'5"x24", Sign Type F: 2.2 SF, 11.25"x11.25", Sign Type G (x2): 14 SF/EA, 48"x42") (overall reduction on Whitaker Ave frontage of 50.9 SF from existing wall signs, overall reduction on Hunting Park Ave. Frontage of 34.3 SF); three (3) directional clearance signs (Sign Type A: 3.1 SF, 57.2"x8", MAX HEIGHT = 11 FT, Sign Type C (x2): 1.2 SF/EA, 35.75"x5", MAX HEIGHT = 11.5 FT); Two (2) fre | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 760-62 BROOKLYN ST | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2117 PORTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH H TURCO | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2440 N 30TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1834 WIDENER PL | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-135342 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SHORING TO SUPPORT REAR BAY AS PER ENGINEER REPORT PAGE 2 OF 6, PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPLACEMENT OF REAR EXTERIOR WALLS 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. SEPAR | — | Oliveiras Remodeling INC | 19141 |