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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1522 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW 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 | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 |
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| 1510-12 CHESTNUT ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000993 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. |
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| 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC |
| C |
| 19102 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-005081 FOR RELOCATION/REPLACEMENT OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND GRDs AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Direct Air LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1501 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO REINFORCED CONCRETE, SEALANT REPLACEMENT, AND TRAFFIC COATINGS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING GROUP S-2 PARKING GARAGE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Quinn Construction, Inc. | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1414 S PENN SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 48 l.f. on S. 15th St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP B FINANCIAL SERVICES USE & OCCUPANCY AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | VERICON CONSTRUCTION CO LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 306-20 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO 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** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 105 N MOLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL-All windows and doors to be installed according to Historical Commission window approvals No stucco on front facade. Masonry repointing sample required for final approval. Window and door shop drawings required for final approval. No alterations to roof. **SEE PHC APPROVAL** For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Sepa | — | WJH CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or Alterationnterior electrical alterations and renovations for the Lobby Level and Amenities Basement Level of a multi-family residential building. Work includes demolition of existing electrical devices; installation of new lighting fixtures, branch wiring, receptacles, and switches; installation of two (2) new 225A 208V electrical panels (HP1 and RP1); low-voltage wiring for tele/data, security, and access control; NEC 2017 NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 200 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 1 400 amp panel board, 1 meter, 1 400 amp breaker in existing gear, 21 wall sconces, one backlit ceiling panel, 50 downlights, 6 2x2's, 2 exits, 3 battery packs, 3 FCU's, 1 exhaust fan, three floor boxes, 18 dedicated receptacles, 1 fireplace switch, 21 duplex receptacles, 6 cove lights, Fire Alarm .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72 -NOTED: TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES TO BE INSTALLED AS SHOWN- | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 110 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 6." DC AMESS COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***FIRE PUMP AND A STANDPIE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA14 TO BE INSTALLED**ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 125 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 112 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1513 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 2" WATER SERVICE. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1510-12 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 28 SPRINKLER HEADS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST 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 42 Sprinkler Heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of electrical service equipment. Installation of fire pump and fire alarm. Doors to the generator room and electrical service room shall swing out into the way of egress and have panic-listed hardware as per 110.26.C.3 Interior wiring throughout. Separate permits and service load calculation required for commercial fit-out; all work per approved plans | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Lighting, branch wiring, fire alarm -2020 NEC,2019 NFPA-72. | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000216 | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 111 S 15TH ST | Change of UseAssembly and Entertainment | — | Mon & Associates Consulting LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE 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 33 Sprinkler Heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 127 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 109 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |