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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 252 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **EXTERIOR WORK TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REVIEW.** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** | 2 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 |
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| 1204-12 LOCUST ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING EXTERIOR WORK TO THE ROOF TO AN EXISTING R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS) 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. |
| 3 |
| LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 1000-32 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS FOR DEMOLITION PHASE OF PROJECT AT SIXTH-FLOOR OF TJU GIBBON BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | P AGNES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 218-26 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *IEBC 2021* | 1 | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF FINISHES, FURNISHINGS, AND DOORS. 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. | 2 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 308 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE 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. ****************************************** | 6 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1030 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON THE 2ND FL. OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS 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 | JEROME HENRY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1221-23 LOCUST ST | AlterationsRenovation of an existing building to convert offices into 12 new multi-family dwelling units. Kitchens to include dishwashers(1 each for a total of 12). Shared laundry to include 4 total washing machines. | — | ROBERT M METZGER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 308 QUINCE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 830 WALNUT 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 12 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS FOR NEW WALL LAYOUT | — | Wayman Fire | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 833 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REMOVAL FOUR (4) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH FOUR (4) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS, AND REMOVAL TWO (2) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS, AND REMOVAL FOUR (4) EXISTING DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING BLADE SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH FOUR (4) ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING BLADE SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING WITH THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 229 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001603 | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 243-45 S CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXPAND AN EXISTING GROUP A-2 SIT-DOWN BAR/RESTAURANT IN THE BASEMENT. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ONLY AND SUCH SYSTEM IS TO BE EXTENDED INTO THE BASEMENT EXPANSION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE SP-2024-001270 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING IN BASEMENT. NO WORK TO E | 1 | JSA CONSTRUCTION | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 314 N 12TH 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. | — | Vitalii Genseruk | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 314 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsINTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE AN OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTALLLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004487 | — | Tom Wysocki | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1319-25 MARKET ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. Sidewalk shed will not be attached to the building's historic facade. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING BATHROOM WITHIN AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 318 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING OCCUPANCY. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 4 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-004487 | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-004487 | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 245 S 13TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 229 N CAMAC ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-001603 | — | Michael Jen | C | 19107 |