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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2012 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL AND TRELLIS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Charles Loomis Chariss McAfee Architects, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2024 DELANCEY PL | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1801 SPRUCE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two new recessed lights by fishing wires in bathroom area using existing switch and circuit. | — | ROBERT J MANDER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 100-20 N 18TH 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. ****************************************** | — | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2208 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. New curb trap, vent, new sewer line into house, new drain line in basement. | — | IAN JONAS & SON PLUMBING & HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2017 SANSOM ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1916 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS (DUNNAGE FRAMING) IN ASSOCIATION WITH INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 5 | FLUIDICS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationTelecom cabling less than 300', IT room fit out | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1837 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial Rewire Of Existing 1st floor Commercial Space (1,054 sq ft) With some New Outlets, Switches and lighting per nec 2020 | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO SIXTH FLOOR LEVEL OF 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 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG MIXED USE 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 | — | Michael Jen | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2004 SANSOM ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2 FRANKLIN TOWN BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A ROOF DECK AT THE FIFTH FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | NH Construction Services LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. . APPROVED Streets Dept approval - SR-2026-035298. **ONLY SHELTER PLATFORM APPROVED ON THIS AND SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED ON THE BUILDING** | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2033 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseGroup Living | — | ALAN NOCHUMSON, ESQ. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1710-12 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all lighting,receptacles,110v interconnected smoke/CO strobes, install visual/audio doorbell ,intercoms (FOR ACCESSIBILITY) .ALL FROM EXISTING PANELS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1818-20 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL 1.5" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | ZHUO PING CEN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 22ND FLOOR LEVEL 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 | D LAURO & RODGERS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2130 PINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 water service from main to meter, main is in sidewalk | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2301-11 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEVEN (7)-STORY MIXED-USE STRUCTURE WITH A BELOW-GRADE PARKING GARAGE; THREE (3) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (PILOT HOUSES); AND GREEN ROOF AREAS ABOVE THE PARKING GARAGE, AT THE SECOND-FLOOR ROOF, AND AT THE UPPER ROOF. REMAINING UPPER ROOF AREAS TO BE USED FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ONLY. NO ROOF DECK PROPOSED. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (118) DWELLING UNITS AND ONE (1) V | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1709 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PKWY | Temporary Tents and CanopiesTent Erection on Benjamin Franklin Parkway as approved by Parks and recreation approval and 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 224-30 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 100amp subpanel in unit. Add new power and lighting circuits via fishing where applicable. | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19103 |