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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | New Construction or AdditionsReplacing (E) fixtures with new fixtures 6 total fixtures, 5 sinks, 1 water fountain | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dimmer switches and associated wiring for lighting controls. Provide wiring and connections for lighting fixtures serving artwork and wall-mounted sconces. Relocate existing receptacle outlets and CAT6 telecommunications wiring as required. Upgrade existing lighting around the fireplace. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. |
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| DANIEL GRAMLICH |
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| 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 239 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. 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 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to fr | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 243 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. 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 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to fr | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 245 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. 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 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to fr | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 33 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. Basement — FA-02 • Installation: o (5) ceiling-mounted strobe lights o (15) ceiling-mounted horn/strobes o (10) wall-mounted horn/strobes • Provide required vertical conduit/homeruns as necessary. • Core drill approximately (12) wall penetrations as required. • Provide 120V power source for PAD/fire alarm equipment as required. 1st Floor Plaza — FA-03 • Installation: o (6) Wall-mounted strobe lights o (2) ceiling-mounted horn/strobes o (17) wall- | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1222 CHANCELLOR ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | MC ARCHITECTURAL LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1125 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO BASEMENT LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT WITHIN AN EXISTING FOUR (4) UNIT BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BASEMENT LEVEL SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1200-02 CHESTNUT ST | FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A FENCE/SECURITY GATE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationOld work wiring AFCI protected circuits extensions for dimmable recessed lighting in unit rooms. Dimmers will be installed for each lighting group. MC wiring will be used through existing structure. ***All work to be done according to NEC 2020, Fish Only*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 323 N BROAD ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) SIGNS; TWO (2) ‘SC-1’: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS: 94.7 SF (N BROAD ST) & 33.64 SF (WOOD ST); ONE (1) SIGN ‘SC-2’: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN 60.66 SF (WOOD ST); ONE (1) SIGN: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIG: 16.97 SF (WOOD ST); ACCESSORY TO A BALLET FACILITY WITH PERFORMING ARTS, EVENT SPACE, EDUCATIONAL SPACE, WITH ALL OTHER SIGNS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 233 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY INTERIOR WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY INTERIOR PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | Change of UseAssembly and Entertainment | — | Enliven Construction LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. All mechanical equipment and conduit to be located at the rear of the building. No work to facades along S Jessup St or Latimer St(As per PHC conditions). 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 241 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING EXTERIOR ROOF WORK TO AN EXISTING R2 OCCUPANCY (9 DWELLING UNITS) WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING (239-241 S 13TH ST). 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. | 9 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 303 N BROAD ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED 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. ** SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. **THIS SITE PERMIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ONLY** | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1322 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 243 QUINCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GUARD TO THE FIRST STORY ROOF OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | MATCH REMODELING INC | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING EXTERIOR WORK TO THE ROOF TO AN EXISTING R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS) 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. | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |