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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 609-11 N 43RD ST | Alterationsseal lateral for demo PA20262173752 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 218 S 43RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| 1 |
| MATTHEW F VAPNIAREK |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 760 BROOKLYN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A GREEN ROOF FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND A ROOF-ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR MAINTENANCE ACCESS ONLY; FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | ANTHONY M MASO | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3848 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3846 1/2 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4036 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R TO THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION; TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-1/2" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/ 13R STANDARD. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4042 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3844 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3846 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3801 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install light fixtures, receptacles and associated Hospital Care Facility Cable, conduit and wire per approved plans NEC 2017 NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 860 N 44TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 758 BROOKLYN ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4167 MANTUA AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4040 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heater | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4115 BARING ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heater | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4219 OGDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FLOORING, PAINTING, FRAMING, DOORS AND WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. PATCH ROOF AND RE-POCKET JOIST. AS PER PLANS. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING | — | EVR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4037 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heater | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 310 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heater | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3960 PARRISH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003779 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 528 S 45TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A NEW TENANT FITOUT TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING SPACE. BUILDING TO IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. 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 | RUSS KELLY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 508-14 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wiring, and controls. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 an | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |