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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3001-29 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install a fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances and wiring. All devices shall be properly interconnected to provide required detection, notification, and system monitoring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | MULHERN ELECTRIC CO., INC. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 |
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| 1948 N PATTON ST |
| Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair rear wall) to resolve case #CF-2021-101225. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2021-101225. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed state |
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| David Marchorro Ramos |
| 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1415 N HOLLYWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN THIRD STORY ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ALONG 100% OF THE GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT THE FLOORS ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | TONER ARCHITECTURE INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2916 W OXFORD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY WITH SOLAR COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2345 W THOMPSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT AND REAR DECKS FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 3 | Harrison Homes, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1508 N 26TH 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. 92% 80K BTU heater, 2 1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | Stone House LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2347 W THOMPSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT AND REAR DECKS FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 3 | Harrison Homes, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3036 W STILES 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. Installing two systems. The first one is a replacement with 80k 96% furnace and 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 14 diffusers. The second one is a 12K BTU ducted mini split with 5 diffusers. | — | Edi Shkembi | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2800 DIAMOND ST | New Constructioninstall 200amp temporary service | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1236-40 N 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND TIE INTO EXISTING DUCTWORK PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | PVBJ INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1315 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the residence throughout. (Fishing Method) | — | Newman Lewis | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2016 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Nicholas Antico | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2142 N 19TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008133 | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1725 INGERSOLL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008671 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1420 N HOLLYWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3021 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. *2018 IBC REVIEW* *****************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK AND PLUMBING WORK. *************** | 4 | REFH LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1424 N HOLLYWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1708 N GRATZ ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-062464 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | KT Construction Group LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1725 INGERSOLL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008671 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1508 N 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 1942 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 1633 CECIL B MOORE AVE | AlterationsReplacing curb trap, fresh air inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 1708 N GRATZ ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF REAR 1-STORY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1910 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration Install 200-amp service, Replace (3)100-amp disconnects, Replace (3) sub-panels, Replace house panel, Replace 4-gang meter bank, complete grounding system with 2 ground rods. | — | RUSSELL BAYSMORE | C | 19121 |