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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER HEADS WITHIN AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT SUITE 102 WITH EXISTING FIRE SERVICE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 |
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| 118 CUTHBERT ST |
| Change of UseLimited Lodging |
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| 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 301 RACE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DAVID MCARTHUR | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 229 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 519 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Knob and tube rewire of existing devices. Existing service size 200 amps. Replace existing service panel with new 200 amp panel. No change to size of service. All wiring to be done through fishing methods only. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 2ND AND 4TH 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** | 3 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 32-42 BANK ST | Commercial Make Safe Permit**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE SISTERING OF JOIST AND ROOF REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #CF-2026-080935. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE VIOLATIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIR | 1 | C & G CONTRACTING CO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 253 PINE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 20-22 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR DUCT WORK REPLACEMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 304 WALNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001902 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 714 MARKET ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 241 RACE ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No work to front facade, no work to any exterior windows or doors as per PHC approval. Remove 1st floor flat roof and replace with modified bitumen | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 352 S 4TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LEUPOLD & ASSOCIATES CONTRACTING LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 131 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Canopy Building Services | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and Install 43 duplex, 15 quad outlets, 6 USB outlets, 7 wall furniture feeds, 4 floor cores, 22 ring and string, 1 hot water heater, 1 AC unit, 24 L1.6, 4 L2.15, 6 L2.20, 2 L3, 2 L4.6, 1 L4.38, 2 L5, 9 L6, 1 L7, 1 L8, 6 L9, 12 ceiling motions, 17 wall motions, relocate existing panel to new location per drawing. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **Fire Alarm to be on separate permit** | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 222 DELANCEY ST | 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. replacement in-kind, no build down | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 236 QUARRY ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap & fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 35 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO TWO EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (UNITS 2B & 2C) ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | ONE MECHANICAL NEW INNOVATIONS LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 24-30 BANK ST | Addition and/or AlterationRELOCATING EXISTING HORN/STROBES AND MANUAL PULL STATIONS. INSTALLING NEW MANUAL PULL STATION, HORN/STROBE AND STROBE. TO BE TIED IN EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL. EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL TO TRIP MAIN SILENT KNIGHT PANEL IN THE MAIN BUILDING. INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH 2019 NFPA 72. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 334 N WATER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT 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 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 337 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, 2-HR FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES AND DWELLING UNIT SEPARATIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, ERECTION OF FIRE ESCAPE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 WITH TWO (2) FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS (ON FRONT ST AND WATER ST). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. *2021 IEBC* *SEE BBS VARIANCE UNDER MI-2026-004184* | 3 | William Klotz | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 210 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO COMBINE FOUR (4) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (PH3, PH4, PH5, and PH6) INTO A SINGLE DWELLING UNIT ON THE 32ND FL. OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GARY F GARDNER INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 108-12 CHURCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS 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. **SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED** | 37 | EDDIE J WASHINGTON JR | C | 19106 |