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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1601 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7500 THOURON AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp service with a 4 gang meter socket With 100 AMP per position |
| — |
| TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC |
| C |
| 19150 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1949 W BRISTOL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006404 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2809 W STILES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000766 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY TWO (2) FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 2 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3429 G ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED BAY ROOF TO RESOLVE CF-2025-112453. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-112453. "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 | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7446 ROCKWELL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006397 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1216 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 4.0/4.0 gallon captive aire kitchen fire suppression system | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6214 WHEELER ST | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 laundry outlets & 2 hot water heaters. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. FOR USE AS A BUSIESS OCCUPANCY ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | KEVIN H NGUYEN | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 518 DICKINSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006415 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009200 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 148-54 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Only church building on property is designated, auxiliary building is not under PHC jurisdiction. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 12035 STEVENS RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006391 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009208 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 842 PERKIOMEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeRemoval of joists in an existing single-family structure, footprint unchanged as per approved plan. Existing height not to change. | — | MAGDALIS MELO | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1712 MONTROSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3853 N 10TH 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 | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009202 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2412 N ORKNEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Renato Rizaj | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1807 S 19TH ST | Alterations - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |