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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | D LAURO & RODGERS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2213-25 ARCH ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| TERRA FIRMA BUILDERS LLC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1717 ARCH 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2000-04 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING PARKING GARAGE TO INCLUDE CONCRETE RESTORATION AND WATERPROOFING. *****************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************* | 1 | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-005122 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2021 CHERRY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 1ST FLOOR AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* *SEE KEY PLAN FOR LOCATION* | 1 | BLACKSTONE BUILDING GROUP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. 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 | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1900 MARKET 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 (8) sprinklers in Suite 124 | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2036 DELANCEY PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Adelphia Plumbing and Heating Services Inc | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing fire alarm devices as part of a commercial office tenant fit-out. Provide all associated fire alarm wiring, connections and modules. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1929 PANAMA ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET 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 (44) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 130 N 18TH 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 (8) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1827 DELANCEY PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1830 RITTENHOUSE SQ | 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 1830 Rittenhouse Sq is listed on the Philadelphia | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1830 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Adelphia Plumbing and Heating Services Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUT ON THE 30TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 130 N 18TH 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 (4) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |