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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 681 N BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | HMA Consulting and Contracting Company | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1303-09 BUTTONWOOD ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Development |
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| LO DESIGN COMPANY LLC |
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| 19123 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 844-48 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSecond Floor addition as per plans for a new bathroom as per plans. | — | RJV Builders LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 620 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 810 N HANCOCK ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 31-35 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH MIXED USE NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-002607) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1105 N HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 447 N BROAD ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities | — | KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 447 N BROAD ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Educational Facilities | — | KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1006 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsPiping and instlling (6) water cloests, (6) lavs, (3) bathtubs, (2)kitchen sink, (1) storm drain, (2) washing machines, (1) hub drain (2) washing machines (2) water heaters | — | Michael Jen | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1014 SHAMOKIN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS AND JOISTS, THE REPAIR OF THE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS, THE INFILL OF EXISTING OPENINGS, AND THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED JOISTS TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-088258. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2026-088258. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH | 1 | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1382 RIDGE AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-000411 | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 846 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1117 N ORIANNA 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 Partial WIRING with NEW outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan IN NEW PILOT HOUSE. Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets AT ROOF DECK. Install 2 exterior light fixtures. Install 4 interior outlet. | — | HARRY BECK | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 915-23 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all lighting ,receptacles and equipment. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DANIEL KNOWLES | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |