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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 170 S INDEPENDENCE MALL W | 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 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 |
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| 325-41 CHESTNUT ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE LEVEL 4 & 5 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 |
| STRUCTURE TONE LLC |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 301 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO COMBINE UNITS 111 & 112 INTO A SINGLE UNIT. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 96 | Phamily Tree LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 118 N 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 341 N FRONT ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | GM MECHANICAL SERVICES | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 102 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH TAKE-OUT. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | TIAN XING CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 20-22 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Lights, Switches, and Receptacles as per 2017 NEC. | — | GREGORY TERINONI | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 114 CHESTNUT ST | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED AWNING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 238 CHERRY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap, main drain and fai. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 209-11 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4." DC AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 304 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | LAWRENCE CARO | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 119 N 3RD ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Libraries and Cultural Exhibits | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm as per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 46 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 17-19 N 2ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 143 S HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WDP. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 720 PINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Install a whole-house surge protector, one GFCI receptacle, and one standard receptacle. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 150 S INDEPENDENCE MALL W | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) AT MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | NY DEVELOPERS & MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 516 DELANCEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 130 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FACADE REPAIR 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** | 1 | ARMOR MASONRY RESTORATION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 29 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration1000 amp service with 14 meters and sub panels. Wiring 12 units and 1 vacant commercial space as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm system installation throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | BENG DING | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 618-34 MARKET ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 210 PINE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementSHINGLE REPLACEMENT OF DORMER AND AZEK FASCIA TO BE PAINTED AS PER PHC APPROVAL. | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 269 SAINT JOSEPHS WAY | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | RAS ELECTRIC | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 232-34 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOR USE AS SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | RJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |