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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 |
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| 1333 N BROAD ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. |
| 1 |
| FRANK R LAMARRA BUILDERS & CON |
| C |
| 19122 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1915 N 11TH ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS 'A' & 'B') FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (1915 N. 11TH STREET). AND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY CURBLINE OF WARNOCK STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BILL NO. 250176. AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. SEE AP# FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS 'A' & 'B') FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (1915 N. 11TH STREET). AND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY CURBLINE OF WAR | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP A-2 SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN SPACE "A". BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | PERONI MANAGEMENT INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL APARTMENT ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INTERIOR INSTALLATION 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 INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002373 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. WITHOUT PIPING. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1837 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002348 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2001 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall an 8.61 KW DC roof mounted solar PV system consisting of 21 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2020 NEC. | — | Empower Energy Solutions | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 439-45 W BERKS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006310 | — | SRV SERVICES LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 412-30 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1915 N 11TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the complete demolition of the existing structure. For the erection of a six-story attached structure that includes two-pilot houses, and 66 bicycle parking spaces (including 56 Class 1A spaces). For site work to include landscaping, fences, and a surface parking lot with 21 spaces (including 1 standard accessible space, 1 van accessible space, 3 EV parking spaces, and 4 ride-share spaces). Size and location per plan. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1934 N 5TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Sewer line replacement from the foundation wall to the house trap. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 174 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1935 N PHILIP ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT THE EXISTING USES AND OCCUPANCIES (VACANT COMMERCIAL AT THE BASEMENT THROUGH 1ST FLOOR AND GROUP R-2 FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AT THE 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1935 N PHILIP ST (AKA 1928-30 N 2ND ST PARCEL D) RESULTING FROM A LOT SUBDIVISION. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. REFER TO AP#800573 AND AP#1002718 FOR THE ORIGINAL ZONING AND BUILDING APPROVALS OF THI | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1214 N AMERICAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (10'-0") EACH, ONE (1) TYPE II COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (4'-9") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Dana R Forte | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1517 N 8TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas power vent water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM *** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install new grounding system as per NEC 2020 code, install new plugs and switches and lights, install new smoke detector and carbon detector | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1812 N FRONT ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | AlterationsAMEND 10-01-2026 Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 1.5 bathrooms 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009751 | — | Gary Thompson | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE RENOVATION TO SUITE 102 FOR THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL 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. | — | DIANE R HINMAN | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2040-42 WATERLOO ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-098291. FOR DEMOLITION OF SMOKE STACK STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXP | 1 | Kevin Nelson | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1333-37 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 102-06 W BERKS 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. Install kitchen fire suppression system | — | Atlantic Fire Equipment Co Inc | C | 19122 |