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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Furnish and install a fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | JAMS ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 |
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| 1219 LOCUST ST |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 3" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Cellich Fire Protection |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC 2021** | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 247 S 13TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting fixtures, light switches, wiring devices, and TV receptacles. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1201-39 FILBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO MERCANTILE AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, SHELVING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | Webco Construction LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 902 PINE ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementEZ PERMIT STANDARDS WINDOWS & DOORS For Replacement of Exterior Windows & Doors without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 109 N 10TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | KEVIN MCGINN PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 113 N 10TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-088394 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CHIMNEY DAMAGED BY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-088394. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | 1 | LINS DECORATION CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1200-02 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003411 | — | Caritas Management LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 951 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 1 sprinkler head | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 111 N 10TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-088396 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CHIMNEY DAMAGED BY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-088396. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | 1 | LINS DECORATION CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1217-23 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOWS, INSTALL INSULATION AND WEATHERPROFING, REPLACE INTERIOR DRYWALL AND DOORS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1206 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall low voltage cabling throughout | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 308 S 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREMOVE EXISTING 100 AMP PANEL SWAP OUT WITH NEW 100 AMP PANEL ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 301 S 12TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-046945 FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR FACADE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | 20 | MARA RESTORATION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 927 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO REPLACE A-FRAME ROOF WITH GAF HDZ / REPLACE THE REAR BALCONY ROOF W/ DECKRITE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMIT FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************** | 11 | RUSSELL ROOFING CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1319-25 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS / REPAIR TO BUILDING FACADE TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF BRICK, BRICK POINTING, COATING, CAILKING, LINTEL REPLACEMENT, REPLACE DAMAGED BRICK, TERRACOTTA POINTING. A COVERED WALKWAY OR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 5 FEET OF BUILDING FACADES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. | 1 | GRAHAM RESTORATION CO., INC. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1026 PINE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19107 |