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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING GRDs AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES (HEAT PUMPS) AND GRDs WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT SUITE #130 AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005203 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 |
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| 2411 MANNING 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. NO DIFUSSERS OR DUCTWORK IS BEING INSTALLED. REPLACE IN LIKE IN KIND. 3 Ton Elite AC and Regular Efficiency Gas Furnace System, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. |
| — |
| CHRISTIAN HEATING, COOLING, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL LLC |
| 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4 RAINEY CT | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior structural 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. | — | JA BUILDERS LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front facade as part of this permit **N | — | Wu Gao | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-006182 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2 FRANKLIN TOWN BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING APARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | Continuum Companies, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 131 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO REPAIR FRONT FACADE TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS, STAR BOLTS, ASSOCIATED TIE DOWNS AND FRAMING. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************* | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate 14 light fixtures. Install 28 light fixture, 2 exit, 14 switch, 30 receptacle, 6 floor receptacle, 4 furniture power. Fire Alarm: Install 8 speaker/strobe.2020 NEC. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | AlterationsINSTALLATION OF VENTS FOR FIXTURES AND SPECIFIED ON APPROVED PLANS. INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC PIPING CONNECTING TO APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON PLANS. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 214-30 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 202-10 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 44 l.f. on W Rittenhouse Sq. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit SR-2026-036617 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install one hundred eighty seven (187) plenum Category 6 cables from the Server Room to workstations. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2012-14 CHESTNUT ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 4" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2200-28 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of bathroom in 6th fl apt, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 2 outlets, 4 wall sconces | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall branch circuit to supply power to lighting, lighting controls, receptacles outlets for office, IT room and dishwasher. Install fire alarm devices and connect to existing fire alarm system. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA and per approved plans. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm as per drawings and 2019 NFPA 72. Install 3 quad outlets, 3 duplex outlets, utilizing existing circuitry, 1 dedicated outlet, 20 F-1, 4 F-2, 2 exits and lighting controls as per drawing and 2020 NEC. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (3) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1604 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, CONCRETE PAD, DOORS TO CREATE TRANSFORMER ROOM. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2026-005046 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 250 Amp MCB panel, switch over existing lighting and power to new panel. Install fire alarm per approved drawing. NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | Joseph Irwin | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall interior wiring to an existing apartment. Install lighting, switches, receptacle outlets and telecommunication wiring. All work to be performed according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A CHANGE IN USE WITHOUT A CHANGE IN EXISTING GROUP R-2 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CONSOLIDATE TWO (2) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (#506 AND #507) INTO ONE (1) UNIT FOR A NEW TOTAL OF TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (283) UNITS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK | 283 | WEAVER COMPANIES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1801 SPRUCE ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHC APPROVAL. SEE ZP-2026-009869 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19103 |
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