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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE. 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. | 1 | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE BUILDING RENOVATIONS WITHIN EXISTING HOSPITAL AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 828 MANATAWNA AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19128 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 15208 WAYSIDE RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAMENDMENT 7/22/2026 REVISE FIXTURE COUNT FROM 1 TO 2 - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19116 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2005 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS WITHIN EXISTING OPENING, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | MAHARI BAILEY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1436 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and Install / Replace a 100 Amp Service with PVC pipe and fish new wire to New Meter Base Per code a new outdoor breaker enclosure will be installed with all new meter installs.Supply and Install / Replace of an Siemens 30 Space 100 Amp Main Lug Sub Panel. Supply and Install / Replace Main Grounding System. Installation of a service entrance type 1 surge protector onto 1 single phase residential electrical disconnect. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 3 | William Guyon | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1206 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003888 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19123 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1117 WINDRIM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19141 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1940 N MARSHALL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Strobe Architecture Studio LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2347 W HAGERT 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. Installing new furnace, condenser, some new duct work, exhaust fan in bathroom. | — | FERGUSON MYRICK III | 19132 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install wiring for fire alarm system as per approved drawings NEC2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2209 W THOMPSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19121 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001891 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1135 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION AND RENOVATION WITH A 3RD AND 4TH STORY ADDITION OVER THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE 4TH FLOOR REAR, AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | William Guyon | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 3953 LANKENAU AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ***************************NO WORK IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ************************************** | — | — | 19131 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1846 N 24TH 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 | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19121 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1004 S 20TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND WALKOUT DECK AT SECOND FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Walnut St Development LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2733-35 E CLEARFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFrom existing PECO service and distribution panel rewire entire building to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heater, and HVAC equipment. All work per 2017 NEC. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND RELOCATED REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | MCCLOSKEY MECHANICAL CONT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE 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. Install a 76K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, ductwork, & 10 diffusers | — | MARK LAWSON | 19126 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior electrical alteration for the Jimmy John's as per approved plans NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |