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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. |
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| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 6114 WISSAHICKON AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 4459 MORRIS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-041442- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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-2026-041442. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PER | — | jonathan anyumba | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 12 W SEYMOUR ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing semi detached structure with roof deck. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 4652 FERNHILL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a deck at the rear of an existing single family dwelling to accommodate a vertical platform lift. Size and location per plan. Vertical Platform lift to be installed per manufacturer's standards. A separate Electrical Permit is required. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6152 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE CREATION OF A MIXED-USE PCCUPANCY FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT THE SECOND FLOOR AND A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE PARTITIONS DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER | 2 | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 328-30 W QUEEN LN | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 236 BERKLEY ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2022-122314- FOR THE REPAIR TO A PORTION OF THE SIDE WALL AND ROOF OF AN EXISTING DAMAGED PROPERTY PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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-2022-122314. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINE | 1 | DKNSTRK LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5019 GREENE ST | Addition and/or Alteration interior alteration of an existing single family dwelling, no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor and no excavation in the basement. details per plan. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 732 CHURCH LN | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" lead water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 222 W HAINES ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5327 WAYNE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 2 inch water distribution | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5250 PULASKI AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 571 HERMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING WATER HEATER | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4972 BAYNTON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2026-063917 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-063917. “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 STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 131 W SEYMOUR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & main drain thru pipe bursting | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 37 W SEYMOUR 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. Replace 100 amps service, install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector. electrical work to be done according to current NEC 2020 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5728 MCMAHON AVE | 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. Install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector, electrical work to be done according to current NEC | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 37 W SEYMOUR 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. 80K BTU furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19144 |