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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 336 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationrenovations of two bathrooms [BATH ROOM (INTERIOR) RENOVATIONS ONLY AS APPROVED BY PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION. DETAILS PER PLAN. NO OTHER INCLUDED]. | — | RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS INC | 19103 | |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1650 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. Relocating 21 sprinkler heads to give proper coverage to the 4th floor of the One Liberty building |
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| Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2410 MANNING ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard All wiring will be fished. Basement replace a 100-amp 20 circuit Siemens panel, install a 65KA surge protector, install 200-amp grounding, Install a dedicated line to the washer outlet and replace existing box and outlet with a new GFI, Rewire 2 existing outlets from GFI, Feed the switch for the basement, Switch wir | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2000-24 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 (37) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Alterations• Furnish and install [8] Water Closets, [2] Urinals, [7] lavatories, [2] Sinks, [2] Drinking Fountains, [1] Electric Water Heater, [2] Floor Drains • Provide labor and material to extend from existing sanitary, vent and domestic water as shown. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1915 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing recessed lights, install one additional GFCI receptacle, and install electrical wiring and connections for a heated floor system. All work is under 600V. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE EXISTING CEILING TILE AND GRID FOR SPRINKLER WORK. 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 | FRANK R LAMARRA BUILDERS & CON | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2213-25 ARCH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SIX-STORY STRUCTURE WITH SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LOT; FOR CONTINUED USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (NINETY (90) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ** NO CHANGE IN USE, NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS, BUILDING HEIGHT, OCCUPIED AREA, SETBACKS, PARKING, OR GRADING ** | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, lighting controls, receptacles, tele/data wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Service is existing. | — | WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2001 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1801 SPRUCE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR TO REMOVE TWO EXISTING SIGNS AND FOR ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACES PROJECTING SIGN ON THE SAME EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2028 DELANCEY PL | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** - 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. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1830 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation and interior wiring for lights, switches, receptacles and life safety devices. All work per NEC & City of Philadelphia code requirements. | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2014 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 8,80 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 02 ea. 75" displays. Install 04 ea. 65" displays. Install 09 ea. 55" displays. All work will be completed per current NEC. No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 11 new smoke detectors and 1 additional speaker strobe ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC ,2019 NFPA-72. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 315 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF FOUR-INCH WATER SERVICE LINE, FOUR-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND STANDPIPES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 237-47 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO UNIT 19A IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND 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. ****************************************** | 1 | Masada Custom Builders, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install the following: 35 duplex outlets, 23 quads, 5 GFI's, 8 dedicated, 2 floor cores, 8 wall furniture feeds, 35 ring and strings, 2 hot water heaters, 8 VAV's, 2 exhaust fans, 2 FCU. 43 F-1, 2 F-2, 16 F-3, 14 F-4, 2 F-5, 4 F-6, 1 F-7, 4 exit signs, 23 wall motions, 4 ceiling motions, and 2 dimmers. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK 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. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2033 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsSwap out existing 5 bathrooms fixtures 5 W/C, 5 Lavatory’s and kitchen Sink, Cap off the other 4 drain lines that not being used. | — | KENNETH DIXON | C | 19103 |