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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 844 E HILTON ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3111 WEYMOUTH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. |
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| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 151 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3526 N LEE 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. Exact Replacement of hot air furnace - 24,000 BTU. Connecting to existing duct work , NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1943 E THAYER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-030277 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO WOOD-FRAMED WALLS/FLOORS 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. | — | Brandon DePiso | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3423 JASPER 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/ | — | Prestige General Construction Inc | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3066 MERCER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A HORIZONTAL ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ABOVE THE FIRST-FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE SECOND-FLOOR REAR TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1846 E RUSSELL 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 15 diffusers | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3210 H 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 heater with a Williamson 70,000 btu heater This is a like for like replacement. No ductwork involved | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3100 KENSINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-074942 TO REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL ALONG G. ST. 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-2026-074942. “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 | 1 | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2943 RUTLEDGE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL & JOISTS TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-020615. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | jonathan anyumba | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3066 MERCER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationCOMPLETE REWIRING OF THE EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING, INCLUDING NEW BRANCH CIRCUITS, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND REQUIRED GFCI AND AFCI PROTECTION. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2020 NEC | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2948 CEDAR 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 a 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 926 E TIOGA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3218-22 E ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a new 100 amp Service including new cable, new meter socket and new 100 amp service panel. Installation of 2 ground rods all work will be completed as per NEC 2020. | — | Hasa Electric llc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1802 E SCHILLER ST | Addition and/or AlterationBasement/First floor, arc fault, 20 amp in dining room 1 Electric Race Ways (Wire Mold), 100 ft throughout house Fluorescent fixture 4 ft 2 LED Bulbs, sunporch, 1 Fluorescent fixture 4ft, 2 LED bulbs, kitchen 1 Ground fault receptacle, arc fault, first and second floor 5 Ground service in basement 1 Install 3-way switches, plus wiring, first to second floor 1 Install bathroom fixture in bathroom 1 Install exterior fixture with motion detector, back of house 1 Install Flush mount LED ceili | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3147 KENSINGTON AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR MERCANTILE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *NO WORK ON THIS PERMIT.* | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 727 E MADISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, RAINLEADER & SOILPIPE. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2774 RUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | PARADIGM MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3539 KIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. No structural work is included in this permit. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005138 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3528-78 I ST | Addition and/or AlterationJuke Box Shut Off for Fire Alarm Exit Sign in Front Hall Emergency Lights in Bathrooms (2) Emergency Lights in Big Room | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2833 E VENANGO 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. Installing new HVAC 2.5 ton air handler and heat pump. 10 reg./diff. | — | Refail Tota | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003694 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19134 |