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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 125-37 S 9TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | C | 19107 |
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| Issued Sep 30, 2026 |
| 1204-12 LOCUST ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| On Point Plumbing LLC |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 241 S 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1108 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationMain Electrical Panel: Install 1 main panel in the basement, distributing power to sub-panels on each floor. Wiring: Run copper wiring from the main panel to sub-panels and outlets. Install dedicated circuits for HVAC units and appliances. Lighting: Install recessed lights, pendant fixtures, and wall-mounted lights as per the lighting schedule. Provide switches for each fixture. Outlets: Install general outlets and dedicated appliance outlets in each unit, with GFCI outlets in kitchens and | — | CARLOS A NUNEZ | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 15-21 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING FIRE ALARM ON THE 4th & 5TH FL PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Alterations(1) 3" Drain Lines, grease trap, 3/4" Domestic water service, 3-compartment sink, hand sink, & prep sink | — | GOT DRAINS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 15-21 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUTS ON THE 4TH AND 5TH FLOORS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | FREEDOM ENERGY PARTNERS | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1216-20 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING 8TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 920-28 MARKET ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. **NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 1000 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the partial demolition of a rear one story portion, and for the erection of a rear second and third floor addition above an existing one story portion with a pilot house roof deck residential use, For the erection of pilot houses and roof deck on the main portion of the structure for residential use, and roof deck above one story structure for residential use only. SIZE AND LOCATION PER PLAN. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1300-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE CONSERVATION LAB ON 4TH FLOOR OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 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 MEP WORK. | 1 | Adams-Bickel Associates, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 951 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PADS AND 6" CONCRETE CURB FOR PUMP ROOM. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. **************************** | 2 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1000 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS WITH ADDITIONAL LIMITED STRUCTURAL WORK AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 MULTI-FAMILY USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. **PHC APPROVAL CONDITION: No exterior work to facades along Spruce St | 2 | Datsun LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 930 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING. WORKK LIMITED TO 3 UNITS WITHIN BUILDING. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 204 S DELHI ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 833 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY DOUBLE-FACED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 234-36 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF FINISHES, FURNISHINGS, AND APPLIANCES. 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. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK. | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | AlterationsFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling Track Lighting with EMT NEC 2020 | — | ANGELO L SUAREZ | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 916 CHERRY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 4-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, STANDPIPES, AND FIRE PUMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, 14, 20, RESPECTIVELY. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1214 ARCH 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. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 335 N 11TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 800-34 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Access Control System¿ T JCI will provide a Hosted Kantech system for the (2) elevator doors. JCI will provide (2) relays, (1) for each cab controller. JCI will provide (2) new card readers included in the Kantech control panel kit. The new card readers are ONLY required for the two elevator cabs since there is a sleep study located on the 5th floor ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1221 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install replacement 40 circuit panel (no increase in service size). Wire and install the following circuit types and sizes, 6 15 amp arc fault, 2 15 amp dual function, 1 15 amp single pole, 5 20 amp arc fault, 10 20 amp dual function, 9 20 amp single pole, 2 20 amp double pole, 3 30 amp 2-wire, 1 30 amp 3 wire, 2 40 amp 3-wire. Wire and install floor heat thermostat locations, bathroom exhaust fans, and smoke detectors. Wire and install outlets and devices throughout. Wire and inst | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19107 |