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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 820 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 200 amps service. Full house re-wire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 158 MOORE 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. 2.5 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 7 diffusers |
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| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 732 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 731 RITNER 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. New air handler, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 18 diffusers | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2500 S SHERIDAN ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2743 S BEULAH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19148 |
| 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 21, 2026 | 1300 PATTISON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY SIGNS (INCLUDING two (2) FREESTANDING SIGN AND six (6) WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. PER THE “MASTER PLAN” AND BY ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL (BILL NO. 100363) | — | SAUL EWING LLP | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1614 S 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. Install (2) furnaces, one furnace in the basement and one on the 2nd floor. Both will be 96% high efficency units with 2.5 ton condensors to be placed in the rear yard. There will be 12 supply registers and 3 returns in total. | — | NED MYERS | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck and for interior and exterior 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. | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 514 PORTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1733 S 9TH 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. 80K BTU 96% furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | WE FIX IT LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 731 RITNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2536 S 5TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1140 TASKER ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1920 S 11TH ST | AlterationsFor installing or altering a plumbing system in existing building without submitting plans by meeting the condition and construction requirements of the EZ permit plumbing standard. Deviation from EZ permit plumbing standard will require submission of plans. | — | Michael Jen | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3114 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 132 MCCLELLAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH 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 (2) 60K BTU 92% furnaces, (2) 2 ton AC units, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | PINHAS MALKA | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 713 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 1801 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001367 | — | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 710 JACKSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | All Liberty One Construction Llc | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 532 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Interior Wiring | — | Armand Parllaku | 19148 |