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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000524 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — |
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| 19133 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1048 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH GROUNDING AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 1 APARTMENT, COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARDWIRE SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS PER 2017 NEC. ROUGH AND TRIM OUT NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2847 MASCHER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair rear wall as per Engineer's report ) to resolve case #CF-2024-122034.. 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-2024-122034.. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The enginee | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000524 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2827 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard each unit 125 amps Install decora devices, switches, rec, smokes, 4'' LED lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2020. | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2352-54 N FRONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Phamily Tree LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 620 W YORK ST | AlterationsDuplex: 2 Kitchens, 2 Laundry, 3 Toilets, 3 Vanity, 2 Tubs, 1 Shower, 1 Hose Bib, 2 HWH, 1 Sump Pump | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000524 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2210 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NOTE-WINDOW BEROOMS REQUIRED TO HAVE GUARDS | 2 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-002124 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2502 N FAIRHILL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION TYPE FOR THE USE OF R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY- DWELLING UNIT #1 ON GROUND FLOOR TO BE TYPE A ACCESSIBLE UNIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC.** **AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MANUFACTURED TRUSS DRAWIN | 3 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2502 N FAIRHILL ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 3 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 515-33 W CUMBERLAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS THIRTY-FOUR (34) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) WITH ACCESSORY COMMUNITY / ASSEMBLY SPACES (GROUP A-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 (COMMUNITY ROOM) AND NFPA 13R (REMAINDER OF BUILDING). 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. **DEFERRED SUBMISSION OF WOOD TRUSS SHOP DRAWING | 34 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-002124 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2312 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 400-AMP SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3APARTAMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT,INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGN NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002124 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2206 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NOTE-WINDOW BEROOMS REQUIRED TO HAVE GUARDS | 2 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2208 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NOTE-WINDOW BEROOMS REQUIRED TO HAVE GUARDS | 2 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1238 W OAKDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing House/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet Water Distribution | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp service w/ 2 gang meter bank and required exterior emergency disconnecting means w/ Grounding and bonding Install (2) 125 amp panel boards one serving each dwelling unit Complete rewire of both units including required AFCI & GFCI protection Hardwir | — | Champion Electric LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 165 W INDIANA AVE | Fences OnlyFor fence erection of a 6' in height CMU wall with a 6' in height metal security fence as per approved plan. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19133 |