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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 8000 STATE RD | New construction, addition, GFA changePartial demolition to reduce GFA. Size and location per plan. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7322-24 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire outlets and switches. | — |
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| 19136 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7322-24 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003346 Plumbing: Alteration to first floor commercial unit. Second floor not included in plumbing scope.. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | KEN CHAN | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3025 WELSH RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001161 | — | Brian Monroe | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 8601 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 7322-24 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR PERSONAL SERVICES USE (GROUP B), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 7320 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 9025 ASHTON RD | EZ Swimming Pool/SpaEZ PERMIT STANDARDS POOL AND SPAS- For pools and spas accessory to an Existing One Family Dwellings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate permits are required for all electrical and plumbing installations associated with the installation of the pool or spa. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 7301 KEYSTONE ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-031908 TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF MASONRY CHIMNEY STACK DOWN TO TOP OF BUILDING'S ROOF USING HAND AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER’S REPORT 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. | 1 | AGH Property Services LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 27, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 60 amp 240 volt A/C disconnect. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | WAYNE KIRWIN | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 8638 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal rewire of basement> All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 8638 JACKSON ST | AlterationsInstall of utility sink, 1 full bathroom & 1 laundry. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4616 VISTA ST | AlterationsReplace 1.5 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry & 1 hot water heater. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 7824 COTTAGE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3151 STAMFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationProposed two story addition (591 SF) onto an existing single family dwelling. details as shown on the plan. | — | McKenneyBuilders | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4228 HARTEL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT THE DAMAGED PORCH ROOF, MAIN ROOF, PORCH FRAMING MEMBERS, ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS, AND FLOOR FRAMING MEMBERS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-016575. 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 CF-2025-016575. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 4616 VISTA ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Installation of new ductwork, 75K btu furnace, 8 registers | — | Azie Construction LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 4209 CHIPPENDALE AVE | AlterationsInstall drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 8037 WALKER ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4235 MARPLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding of 2-20 amp branch circuits for gfcis, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets connecting to existing 100 amp panel and services. All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec. | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 4235 MARPLE ST | AlterationsWc, lav and shower | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19136 |
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