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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1818-20 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsSanitary and domestic water piping for (3) salon sinks along with sewage ejector pump and hot water heater. | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFire Alarm: Install speakers/strobes, strobes, smoke detectors, relays, NAC Panel. All work per approved plans |
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| NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2205 DELANCEY PL | AlterationsThird floor bathroom renovation 2nd floor bathroom renovation Alter drain, water and vent lines to meet new bathroom fixture requirements Alter drain and water lines for washing machine on 3rd fl Install washing machine (other) Install finished fixtures for each bathroom Replace 1st fl lav faucet | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT 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 (69) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM UNIT (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 | JOHN MCCOUBREY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (10) plumbing fixtures, (2) kitchen sinks, (1) electric hot water heater, (5) lavatories, (1) water closet and (1) floor drain, with piping. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 338 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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. No work in the basement level. Per Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval: Masonry samples required for final approval: replacement brick, stucco, stone replacement material, and mortar for pointing | — | JOHN P HOVANEC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2013 SANSOM ST | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Cellich Fire Protection | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1701 PINE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work allowed under this permit | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Fit out on 12th floor for truist bank offices. New Lighting New Power 1-Sub Panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: Install fire alarm per approved drawings. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II ALTERATION FOR AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DOORS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2116 SPRUCE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Shingle to be Slateline in Antique Grey color. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ON 28TH FLOOR. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, 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 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1827 DELANCEY PL | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationPerform an electrical fit-out for a commercial office space on the 30th floor, including a complete rewiring of the space. Provide complete electrical distribution, including the installation of lighting fixtures, switches, lighting controls, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunications wiring, and receptacle outlets. Install dedicated branch circuits and electrical connections to supply power for heat pumps, water heater, fan-powered variable (FPV) units, and poke-through devices, | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2001 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1822 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationCommercial electrical fit-out including new 400A service 2 new electrical panels, dedicated circuits, lighting, receptacles, emergency/exit lighting. Installation of fire alarm per PER APPROVED plans.-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: SHOW-WINDOW RECEPTACLE. | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1918-20 PANAMA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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. | — | Ryan Morgan | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, switches, lighting controls, receptacles, tele/data wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm applied for under separate application. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | AlterationsInstall new kitchen sink and faucet. | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1900 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | AlterationsReplace one vanity and one toilet. | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 38TH FLOOR. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIUOSLY APPROVED. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *********** | 1 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2027 CHANCELLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO COMBINE 26J & 26K TO CREATE ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT FOR TOTAL OF 300 DWELLING UNITS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | SAM ALAIYAN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1900 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS. 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. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK. | 1 | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2140 SPRING 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 ton air handler, 2 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19103 |