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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate the existing UPS system from the 5th floor to the 6th floor. Furnish and install new electrical panels and transformers on the 6th floor to serve the IT infrastructure for Aramark. Furnish and install power and lighting for the new MDF and IT lab areas. Provide power connections for new HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 |
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| 2005 MARKET ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring for an office tenant fit-out, including lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, telecommunications wiring and devices, and receptacle outlets. Install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, wiring, notification appliances, and associated equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. |
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| HATZEL & BUEHLER INC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (MAIL ROOM). 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 IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | BITTENBENDER CONSTRUCTION LP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2300-08 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 2-phase 5-wire service(750kcMIL w/1/0 cold-water ground) ,NEW METER-BANKS .Install new feeders to all units w/ new tenant panels . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO INTERIOR WIRING ON THIS PERMIT** | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1600-02 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002118 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 319 S 18TH ST | New Construction or Additions1" DS; curb traps and main drains - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 385 light fixture, 24 exit, 133 switch, 197 receptacle, 25 furniture power, 12 floor receptacle, 12 equipment power, bus switch, 480/277 volt panel, 30 KVA transformer, 208/120 volt panel, meter. Fire Alarm: Install 56 speaker/strobe, 2 smoke detector, 6 relay, 2 NAC panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72 | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003617 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2205 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wiring renovations for the second and third floors to include switches, receptacles, fixtures, relocate sub panels | — | Zip Electric Inc | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003617 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003617 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2301 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR FACADE REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | DUGAN JOSEPH INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 23-25 S 19TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1900 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationHall: (3) fixtures, (2) switches, (2) receptacles Master bedroom: (2) fixtures, (1) dimmer, (4) switches, (2) receptacles, (1) circuit, Closet: (6) fixtures, (1) dimmer, (1) receptacle Hall: (3) fixtures, (1) switch, (3) receptacles, Bath: (9) fixtures, (1) exhaust fan, (5) switches, (1) dimmer, (3) receptacles, (3) circuits, Utility room: (1) fixture, (1) switch, (1) receptacle Linen closet: (1) fixture, (1) switch Dining rm: (1) fixture, (4) receptacles, (1) dimmer, (2) circuits, Kitchen: (4 | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1708-10 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new branch circuits, lights, and outlets fed from existing 400-amp service - relocate existing fire alarm devices as needed, install new low-voltage wiring as needed per drawings as per 2017 NEC and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 315 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400A service and meter bank, all wiring throughout, exit and em.lighting, smoke/co alarms, fire alarm. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR "PHASE-1" LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT VACANT COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACE ON GROUND FLOOR (FIT-OUT AND CO REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring for the work station in the Service Room. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICSL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2033 ARCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2139 SAINT JAMES ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | HiveMind, LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2033 ARCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1900-24 ARCH ST | AlterationsSupply install backflow preventer. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1714 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 5'-0" hood | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19103 |