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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 26, 2026 | 1520-40 W VENANGO ST | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST). THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP). NO EXCAVATION NEAR THE BUILDING. | — | — | 19140 | |
| Issued May 24, 2026 | 4413 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FL. AND EXISTING R3 (2 FAMILY DWELLINGS) ON THE 2ND FL. 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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| 3 |
| ERIC WATSON JR |
| C |
| 19140 |
| Issued May 23, 2026 | 1832-34 W TIOGA ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Mezzaroba Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002253 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002255 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002255 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 4213 N 8TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Shower (1) Lav (1) Toilet with Pipe replacement. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002255 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002254 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002254 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 107 W WYOMING AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Personal Services | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002253 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002253 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002254 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002252 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 3226 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001895 FOR EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING WORK AT THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | COLUMBUS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 22, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002256 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002260 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002258 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1112 ROY ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 4" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 21, 2026 | 1600 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002259 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |