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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 223-27 ARCH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 239 RACE ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 130 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE FIRE PUMP PER NFPA 20 AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 27 S 2ND ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | HYC ARCHITECT PC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5 N CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLighting upgrade ,utilizing existing circuits. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 352 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new recessed lights, outlets, switches, and smoke alarms. Provide and install (1) decorative light fixture in 3rd floor bathroom. | — | Abbruzzese Electric Inc | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 118 N 3RD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign and the documentation of the refacing of one (1) existing non-illuminated projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 213-17 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, switches, lighting controls, (1) 150 amp panel, (1) 200 amp panel, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Upgrade fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 223 S 6TH ST | New ConstructionRewire unit and extend power to all receptacles, lighting, switches, smoke alarms, kitchen countertops and appliances. Install breakers in the existing electrical panel. Label the electrical panel to ensure compliance with all inspections. Installation shall comply with 2017 NEC. | — | ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 626 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 626 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 623-25 PINE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003923 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 223 S 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM YUPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE 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. | — | TIMOTHY STOCKTON | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 109 CHURCH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 726 CHESTNUT 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. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 712 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire throughout a first floor kitchen renovation with Gfci outlet, switches, light fixtures and first floor deck lights and outdoor gfci as per NEC 2020 code. | — | EXPRESS POWER INC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 221 CHESTNUT 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. Alteration/repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit type. No work to exterior of building, windows, or exterior doors on this permit. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 25, 2026 | 44 S 2ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 306-08 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE STUCCO REPLACEMENT AS PER PLANS. | 9 | JAMES DESIMONE | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 109-11 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemoving the existing patio; Connecting an existing downspout and running it underneath the new patio to the existing drain; Installing planter boxes; Relocating the front entrance walkway; Relaying a new patio. | — | LYB-PDG LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 218 CHURCH ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 224 MARKET ST | SignFor the installation of one (1) single-faced non-illuminated flat wall sign. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 220 W WASHINGTON SQ | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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 APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: PHC staff to review all masonry samples for final approval. | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 615 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (52) plumbing fixtures, (25) lavatories, (21) water closets/urinals and (6) kitchens sinks with new piping, as per plans. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 209-11 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS TO CREATE SIX (6) NEW DWELLING UNITS. EXISTING OCCUPANCY AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND EXISTING TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMAIN. FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP R-2 (EIGHT (8) UNITS TOTAL). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIR | 8 | RJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |