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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE ST | New Construction or AdditionsOne Family Dwelling: 1 Kitchen , 1 Laundry, 1 H.W.H, 3 Vanity, 3 Toilets, 1 Tub , 2 Shower, 1 H0SE Bib Exterior : New Sewer, house drain , fresh air inlet, curb traps, 1'' Copper domestic,1 area drain | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19147 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6319 N BEECHWOOD ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING EZ STANDARD. WORK PERFORMED PER 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1401-15 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) VENTLESS COOKING APPLIANCES PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 732 N 37TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8030 NAVAJO ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire and install 25 new circuits for renovation. Wire and install 36 outlets, 55 switches, and 104 lights throughout. Wire and install 5 exhaust fans, 6 floor heat thermostats, and 8 smoke detectors. | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 819 WELSH RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPerform electrical fit-out associated with renovation and ADA site improvements for the existing Capital One Café tenant space. Work includes providing complete interior electrical distribution, including installation of new wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, lighting control systems, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Scope includes electrical equipment replacement (600 volts or less), and telecommunications wiring infrastructure. Install branch circuits to serve the coffee bar, including | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 519 MERCY ST | Addition and/or AlterationIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2021-058362. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1927 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR (3) APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARDWIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN PER NEC 2017. WIRE AND TRIM OUT THE ENTIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE 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 SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001889 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1908 W NEDRO AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 715 JACKSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | All Liberty One Construction Llc | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6345 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT GROUND FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | MANO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2816 S 9TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit 7/24/2026 - ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006418 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1606 E HEWSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 706 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one heating fan unit in wall, one lighting fixture and one switch | — | ANTHONY FRANKLIN | C | 19106 |