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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of (36)nCat-6 plenum cables and installation of Sound masking system in accordance with NEC 2020. | — | TEL DAT COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 41ST FLOOR SUITE 4100. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND 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. *********** |
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| STRUCTURE TONE LLC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1914-16 PANAMA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Curb trap, FAI, and Main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (31) Category 6, Plenum Cables for Wifi & POS | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationDemo power to stair lighting and roll doors. Furnish and install power for (11) fixtures using the existing circuits. All work per approved plans Separate permit required for fire alarm work | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO THE 28TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. TENANT SPACES TO BE USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED ************************* SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR A | 1 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1601-29 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install Power and Lighting Relocations Per Plans and 2017 NEC. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 100 amp panel. Install lighting, lighting switches and controls, receptacles, telecommunications wiring, and power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove existing power and lighting in Verizon equipment room. Provide eight new 2' x 2' luminaires to match the building standard. Provide two switches for lighting control. | — | VASOLI ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 319 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install all wiring & lighting throughout SFD. Install 120v smokes/co det. Install low voltage for tv | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring for an office tenant fit-out, including lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, telecommunications wiring and devices, and receptacle outlets. Install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, wiring, notification appliances, and associated equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2030 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationPermit for Historic Preservation of the existing attached structure per Philadelphia Historic Commission conditional approval. Work to include Repairs and replacement of existing wood trim at existing rear windows, dormers, cornices, and 2nd floor bay. Non-structural repairs and repointing of existing rear brick masonry. Replacement of existing rear slate shingle mansard roof and flashing. All work located at the exterior side and rear. No work at the front facade. | — | PINEMAR, INC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate the existing UPS system from the 5th floor to the 6th floor. Furnish and install new electrical panels and transformers on the 6th floor to serve the IT infrastructure for Aramark. Furnish and install power and lighting for the new MDF and IT lab areas. Provide power connections for new HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2030 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of the exterior window lintels at the side and rear of an existing attached structure per plan and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. No work to the front facade. | — | PINEMAR, INC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial office tenant space. Install fifty-six (56) light fixtures, three (3) exit signs, five (5) switches, ten (10) receptacle outlets, two (2) floor receptacles, and three (3) furniture power connections. Relocate eight (8) existing switches. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002118 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (MAIL ROOM). 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 IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | BITTENBENDER CONSTRUCTION LP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2300-08 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 2-phase 5-wire service(750kcMIL w/1/0 cold-water ground) ,NEW METER-BANKS .Install new feeders to all units w/ new tenant panels . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO INTERIOR WIRING ON THIS PERMIT** | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1600-02 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 385 light fixture, 24 exit, 133 switch, 197 receptacle, 25 furniture power, 12 floor receptacle, 12 equipment power, bus switch, 480/277 volt panel, 30 KVA transformer, 208/120 volt panel, meter. Fire Alarm: Install 56 speaker/strobe, 2 smoke detector, 6 relay, 2 NAC panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72 | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 319 S 18TH ST | New Construction or Additions1" DS; curb traps and main drains - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2301 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR FACADE REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | DUGAN JOSEPH INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003617 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |