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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2001 MARKET 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 |
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| 1701 MARKET ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| On Point Plumbing LLC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1709 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PKWY | Temporary Tents and CanopiesTent Erection on Benjamin Franklin Parkway as approved by Parks and recreation approval and 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 100-20 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF THE 6TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE TWO NON-OCCUPIED GREEN ROOFS AND TWO NEW ROOF DECKS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND FRAMING. 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. | 1 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 224-30 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 100amp subpanel in unit. Add new power and lighting circuits via fishing where applicable. | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE (SPACE#111) LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. **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.** | 1 | JEROME HENRY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, and lighting controls as per 2020 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1710-12 SANSOM 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Drill Bit Renovations LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide Disconnections, Temporary light & power from onsite power source, Reuse Existing Electrical Panels, Provide new Electrical Panelboard, new Light fixtures & controls, Receptacles, Poke-Thru's, etc., Power wiring for HVAC / Mechanical / Plumbing equipment, and Empty Box & Stub-Up for Tele/TV/AV/Security as per 2020 NEC. | — | ANMAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 115 S 19TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsFurnish and install (2,432) new plumbing fixtures, (463) water closets, (486) lavatories, (355) showers, (276) kitchen sinks, (276) washer boxes, (278) hot water heaters, (278) floor drains, (20) roof drains, with all new piping for new building construction, as per plans. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Furnish labor to relocate 8 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1901-05 WALNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property**PHC APPROVAL-PHC approval form included (PHCAPP_1901-05 Walnut St_9.30.2026_interior demo), stamped by Josh Schroeder (9/30/2026). No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No work to the front facade as part of this permit. For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of const | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2008 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL SALES- FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES AT 1ST FLOOR. ***************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************* | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Alterations• Furnish and install [2] Open Site Drains, [2] Electric Water Heaters, [3] Kitchen Sinks. • Provide labor and material to extend from existing sanitary, vent and domestic cold water as shown. - Provide labor and material to remove and replace [7] Lavatories | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLow Voltage Telecommunications data removal and installation on floors 18, 19, 20. | — | THE MNM GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. WITHOUT PIPING. | — | MULCO MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Furnish labor to relocate 7 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. Demolition of existing light fixtures as shown on Electrical Permit Drawings. Relocation of existing light fixtures as shown on Electrical Permit Drawings. Installation of new light fixtures as shown on Electrical Permit Drawings. Installation/Relocation of receptacles/wiring devices as shown on Electrical Permit Drawings. All work per approved plans; no fire alarm on this permit. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1837 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2101-07 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 17 existing sprinkler heads to ensure the safety of the building, per NFPA 13 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005122 | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-005122 | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ANTON PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2213-25 ARCH ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit Approved under SR-2026-035531 | — | — | C | 19103 |