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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3100-44 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp Single phase Service and tie in existing loads. Ground Service as per Code | — | L MOORE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2747 KENSINGTON AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. |
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| BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. |
| 19134 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2007 S MILDRED ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | XINSEN WU | 19148 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001548 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5601-55 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE. FOR THE RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPARELS AND ACCESSORIES. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** | 1 | Provost Construction & Sons LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002253 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4624 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | Elevated Building Co. | C | 19143 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012521 | — | Refail Tota | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3820 LINDEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 100 amp subpanel on second floor | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19114 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4213 N 8TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Shower (1) Lav (1) Toilet with Pipe replacement. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2031 MOUNT VERNON 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. PHC Approval- No outside work on this permit duct modification for new 3rd floor bedroom | — | Brothers Comfort Services | 19130 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-001542 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002254 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3616 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Roger F. Perry, Esq. | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012522 | — | Refail Tota | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3729 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-PREPARED FOOD SHOP WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE TO REMAIN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************************** | 1 | MARKELL CONSTRUCTION | C | — |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 5731 N 7TH ST | AlterationsReplace front rainleader and yard drain. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7912 TEMPLE RD | AlterationsSewer Line spot repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19150 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-001492 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 107 W WYOMING AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Personal Services | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012516 | — | Refail Tota | 19128 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 20 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical fit out of a Sherman Williams Installation of lighting, controls, and receptacles. installation of power for equipment. Installation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | Matthew Spanish | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3136 S 17TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |