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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1420 N 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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. ** |
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| 2 |
| BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC |
| 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4951 MONUMENT RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Sheetrock, Tile, Flooring and Painting, work includes interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling with partial roof replacement. details per plan. | — | DEAN ADAMS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5207 EUCLID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5800 CITY AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4201 AVENUE OF THE REPUBLIC | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3751 LANKENAU RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2307 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial interior rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5052-56 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF TYPE-1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1321 N 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5718 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009387 | — | marquis henderson | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2641 WENTWORTH RD | 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 Increase service from 100 amp and Upgrade to 200 amp service with 3 gang meter sockets with two 100 amp disconnects for apt 1 & 2 and one 60 amp disconnect for house panel. Install 100-amp feeder cable to apt 1 and apt 2 circuit breaker panels- and 60-amp feeder cable to house panel Install | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5625 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN EXISTING GROUP R-3 GROUP HOME USE AND OCCUPANCY. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 2 | Innova Construction Group | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5301 ARLINGTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap replacement and FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1230 N ALLISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dedicated line 20 amp for bathroom gfci Instal dedicated line for lighting as per nec 2020 | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4966 KERSHAW ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb Trap & Fresh Air inlet replacement | — | KENNETH DIXON | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5103 W GIRARD AVE | 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. Replacing boiler only. NO DUCTWORK. | — | Sir Richards Realty | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4201 AVENUE OF THE REPUBLIC | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL 2 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ERECT A CHILDREN'S PLAY/CLIMBING STRUCTURE WITHIN THE EXISTING GROUP A-3 PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE MI-2026-002765 FOR BBS VARIANCE GRANTED ON 5/14/2026. BBS Provisos: 1. Sprinkler system to be extended to protect play structure in event of | 1 | DENNIS joseph O'FLYNN | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1411 N FRAZIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FURNISHING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | Innova Construction Group | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4973 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | US NATIONAL TAX SERVICES INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4929 WOODCREST AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5302 GAINOR RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2307 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19131 |