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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1920 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a roof deck accessed from the interior second floor. For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Armagh Carpentry LLC | 19145 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 |
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| AlterationsCURBN TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| ARTHUR ABRAHAM |
| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1908-10 MORRIS ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002011 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1623 S LECOUNT 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1610 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1908-10 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002011 | — | PINHAS MALKA | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1717 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Rories' At Work | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2525 FRANCIS HARPER DR | Addition and/or AlterationProvide (3) 500KW generators for temporary power to a 277/480V 3000A distribution panel feeding (6) EV chargers, (1) office trailer and (1) bathroom trailer as per 2020 NEC. | — | PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2908 S SMEDLEY ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1915 S 29TH ST | Alterationscurb trap and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1634 S 16TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain and curb trap, install new FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-011337 install 200amp service with panel, 200 amp with 30 circuits and wire throughtout the house. Install swtches, receptacles, smoke, hardwires, 4" LED recessed lights, and Arc fault breakers | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST 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/ | — | New Hope Home Improvements | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1513 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING FOUNDATION AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-011337 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. | — | New Hope Home Improvements | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1909 S 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Jos. Serratore & co. architect | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1437 SNYDER AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2520 S 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1930 S BROAD ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit SR-2026-035851 | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3101 W PASSYUNK AVE | New ConstructionProvide 200 amp temporary electrical service. | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2220 S CROSKEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2036 S 19TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1827 SCHLEY ST | Alterations1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet, 2 lavatories, 2 water closets & 3 shower/tubs. | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3218 PIETRO WAY | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas power vent water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |