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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 271 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO INTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS (FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES) 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT IMPACT THE EGRESS OR THE LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION PROVIDED AS PER SECTION A-701.1 (EXCEPTION 2) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRA | 1 | DESIGNER FINISHES AND RENOVATIONS LLC. | C |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1501-39 MARKET ST | AlterationsPantry Sink Replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 140 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1414 S PENN SQ | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REMOVAL OF PORTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND CREATION OF EXTERIOR TERRACE FOR EXISTING 43RD FLOOR RESIDENTIAL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | CLEMENS CONSTRUCTION CO INC.. | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1501-39 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall and wire linear lights, 2X2 lighting fixtures, occupancy sensors, emergency lights, occupancy sensors, and switches. Run power and install receptacles, floor boxes. Run power and hook up work stations. Run 24 Cat6 drops, install junction boxes, jacks, covers, and patch panel and plywood. Install speaker strobes, strobes for fire alarm. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | ALPHA TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS WITH 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. | — | JA PARTNERS LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS WITH 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. | — | JA PARTNERS LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | AlterationsTo install one water closet and 1 lavatory to include new piping. | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 298 | Daniel Pritzker | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1420-22 CHESTNUT ST | Alterationsinstall 3" backflow preventer. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1525 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1501 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 125 N MOLE 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. PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1420 PINE 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 (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH 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 (23) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 16TH FLOOR | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 115 N MOLE 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. PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical unit on lower rear roof. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 1518 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) AWNING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 109 N MOLE 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. PHC approval- No work to front facade. Mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90K BTU furnace, 5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 30-36 S 15TH 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 (8) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 15TH FLOOR | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 22, 2026 | 50 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew circuits: Install new circuit from panel to new location (1) cook-top, (1) wall oven (1) microwave, (2) counter-top, (1) fridge, (1) dishwasher, (1) g.disposal, (1) general lighting Lighting: Install dimmer switch, switch control wire, feed wire, customer provided light fixture or recessed lights. Recessed: (4) kitchen fixtures customer provided: (2) section of under-cabinet lights, (4) pendant lights Receptacles: Install feed wire, outlet box and standard white receptacle or customer provi | — | ITECH ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19102 |
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