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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 241 S 13TH 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 Oct 8, 2026 |
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| 1026 PINE ST |
| Change of UseLimited Lodging |
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| 19107 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | Enliven Construction LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 311 S JUNIPER ST | Alterations10" curb trap and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREMOVE EXISTING 100 AMP PANEL SWAP OUT WITH NEW 100 AMP PANEL ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete electrical and fire alarm renovations on floors 6 thru 12 for 622 residential units including common/amenity spaces on ground floor, 6 thru 12, roof and elevator extensions down to P3 per plans . -NOTED: Install rescue assistance system in fls 6-12- ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 318 S 10TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HOSPITAL. 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 | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO SIT DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B) AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC * | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 340 N 10TH ST | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYFOR LAWFUL OCCUPANCY IN EXISTING SPACE AS APPROVED UNDER BUILDING PERMIT #874895 (AND AMENDED UNDER PERMIT #986410). | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 238 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PELLA 250 SERIES DH WINDOWS SAME SIZE, SHAPE, AND LOCATION AS EXISTING WINDOWS AT REAR OF STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************************ | 1 | Gunton Corporation | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1216-20 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005373 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1312 CHESTNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF A ONE-STORY BUILDING (BIN #1519745) WITH ONE EXISTING BUILDING TO REMAIN (BIN #1508414) AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR CONTINUED USE AS RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | BOHLER ENGINEERING PA LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 333 N 10TH 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 14 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW FLOOR PLAN | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1300-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace (16) 2x4 lights, (2) exits. Install (15) 20 amp receptacles. Relocate (1) 100 amp panel | — | tota construction llc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1030 ARCH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1400 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temporary lighting and power for skating rink, hospitality tent, Christmas tree and holiday vendor booths. | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1134 SANSOM 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 20 SPRINKLER HEADS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 321-27 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire by fishing, and install 7 new location switches. Wire by fishing, and install 6 new location outlets. Wire by fishing, and install 20 new location recessed lights. Wire by fishing, and install 2 cove lighting strips. Wire by fishing, and install 2 new location wall sconces. Wire by fishing, and install 3 pendant fixtures. | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 209-19 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE-PUMP AS PER NFPA 20 TO AN EXISTING NFPA 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 120 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial café tenant space. Install lighting fixtures, lighting controls, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Install branch circuits to supply power to receptacle outlets, telecommunication wiring, appliances and HVAC equipment, including all associated wiring, conduit, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection and disconnects. Relocated existing fire alarm devices. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and t | — | ELITE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 210 S 12TH 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install one (1) 400-amp subpanel, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection and bonding. Furnish and install one (1) transformer, including all primary and secondary electrical connections, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding. supports, Furnish and install one (1) 250-amp subpanel, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding and circuit identification. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per appro | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1214 ARCH 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: PHC to review detergent specs and paint color for final approval. | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19107 |