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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012514 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 | |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1432 N FELTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ |
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| OLLYMANN CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 19151 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 216 E WYOMING AVE | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1835 MARKET 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. Furnish labor to relocate 4 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 521 WILDER ST | AlterationsREPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (32) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2738-50 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I ALTERATIONS FOR REPAIRS TO EXISTING PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Hudak infrastructure repair systems | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionNEW 4000 AMP BUILDING SERVICE, FROM PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER, NEW LIGHTING, FIRE PUMP, AND POWER AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM PER DRAWINGS AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. NO GENERATOR AND NO TELE/DATA. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO CONVERT EXISTING CLOSET TO A ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM. 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. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL & PLUMBING WORK** | 1 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2407 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. | 1 | ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 547 S SALFORD ST | AlterationsREPLACE 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 laundry hookups & 2 water heaters. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1810 MCCLELLAN ST | AlterationsExcavate sidewalk to replace one section of cast-iron pipe & curb trap riser with new vent box. | — | JOSEPH GIANNONE | 19145 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1705 BENSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 100 amp service cable. New 100 amp meter box. Breaker panel in good condition. Add 9 6"led lights in basement. Add 8 6" led lights in 1 floor. Add 6 4" led lights in the kitchen. 6 New lines for kitchen receptacles. Replace all old ceiling lights, receptacles, switches. All new lines on AFCI breakers. | — | Amber Electrical LLC | 19152 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2317 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun power for the bathroom remodeling, install a new bathroom heater, new light, and a new GFCI. Fishing the wires | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 5911 WALTON AVE | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 6136 OSAGE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | SMITH-GOODMAN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | 19143 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2708 E INDIANA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTOR, GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2757 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2136 RITNER ST | AlterationsWe will be removing 1 existing water fountain and replacing with 1 new filtered water fountains in same location. **WITHOUT PIPING** | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19145 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 7330 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012517 | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2240 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-005498 | — | Brandon Shackelford | C | 19125 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInterior electrical work for fitout of space. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | VITALE PHILIP J | C | 19114 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ***DEED MUST BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CO**** | 1 | ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19133 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1601-05 WALNUT ST | 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- TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19102 |