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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2534 KENSINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1850 E OAKDALE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY ADDITION WITH AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ALL ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTUREAS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL WORK* |
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| SIMON B AGUASVIVAS |
| 19125 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 605 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 603 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2405 E DAUPHIN ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-003585 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004365 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2232 MEMPHIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2026 E FIRTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Service size has not increased. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004366 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2428 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Service size has not increased. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1630 E HEWSON 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. Install HVAC system, ductwork, and 11 registers. Install 2 bathroom vents. Install range vent hood. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIRE ALARM FIT-OUT FOR RIVERWARD HEALTH SPACE. NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004364 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004363 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004362 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1871 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1330 E HEWSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. Install (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1833 E SERGEANT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2619 E HAGERT 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard The electrical service has increased to 200 amps. Installation of the new 200 amp electrical service and wiring throughout lights outlets and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 237 E GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a third-floor addition that includes a roof deck and pilot house above. Size and location per plan. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2327 E NORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19125 |