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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNIT 1903 TO ACCOMODATE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATION** | 1 | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1324 LOCUST ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE EXTERIOR FACADE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. *******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************** |
| 1 |
| WATTS RESTORATION CO INC |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1 S 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 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | AlterationsInstall 1 floor sink, 1 hub drain, 1 grease interceptor, 1 three compartment sink, 1 prep sink and 1 hand sink. All work to be done according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1221 PINE ST | AlterationsNew waste and water piping and installation of fixtures for five water closets, six lavatories, three showers, one kitchen sink, one utility sink and one washer box | — | KENNETH J KLEIN JR LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 229 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001603 | — | Lins Renovation LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 210 S 12TH 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 13 sprinkler heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD 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 (11) sprinkler heads for interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 313 S 12TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | VINCENT R CAIMI | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1100-04 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationMinor renovations to add receptacles in wire mold on outside wall. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 315-23 N 12TH 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 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1236 PINE ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild exisitng rear roof deck of an existing single fmaily structure, details per plan. no other work | — | DANIEL BOWEN | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 801-21 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring for 95 dual locations consisting of 2 Cat6A plenum cables at 150' average.. All work to be perform according to the 2017 and per approved plans. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 122-30 S 9TH ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 105 l.f. on S. 9th ST. and 105 l.f. on Sansom St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. (SR-2026-034926) | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1222-24 WALNUT ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 925 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLegalization and replacement of an existing 3rd floor roof deck and 2nd floor rear deck of an existing single family attached structure. details per plan. no other work included in this permit. | — | ANDY MULSON | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 329-35 S BROAD 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 Jul 4, 2026 | 906 ARCH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | JESSE FELLS | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 800S MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ELEVATOR WITHIN AN EXISTING ELEVATOR SHAFTWAY BETWEEN THE STREET LEVEL AND CONCOURSE LEVELS FOR ACCESSIBLE ACCESS TO THE EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION WITH THIS PERMIT** **ELEVATOR PERMIT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA IS REQUIRED** | 1 | A P CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 800-34 WALNUT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO URGENT CARE FACILITY. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | KEVIN MCGINN PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 249 S WARNOCK 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. PHC APPROVAL- No work to the front facade as part of this permit New HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers | — | Theodore Fatsher | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1215 WOOD ST | ExcavationUNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH A PROPOSED BUILDING ADDITION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-002261) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | R&D Realty LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 925 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew roof deck on rear 2nd floor roof with access from existing 3rd floor, and a rear deck as per approved plan. | — | Studio C Architecture LLC | C | 19107 |