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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm , 7 duplex, 2 dedicated, 11 quad outlets, 2 GFI's, 8 floor boxes, 2 OFR system, 36 A-1, 2 B-1, 18 B-2, 6 exits, 7 dimmers and 5 wall motions. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC,2019 NFPA-72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) AND THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY HORIZONTAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO INCLUDE PARKING AREA AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND BBS VARIANCE MI-2026-001758. ADDITION TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES. SEE PERMIT SP-2026-000710 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK AND PERMIT SP-2026-000807 FOR FOUNDATION WORK. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** |
| 1 |
| INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 323 S 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE CURB INTO BUILDING. | — | ED SCANNAPIECO PLUMBING INC. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 808 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005206 | — | DANIEL GRAMLICH | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 830 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two (2) wall signs to replace existing sign cabinets. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-005206 | — | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 833 MARKET ST | SignFOR REMOVAL FOUR (4) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH FOUR (4) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS, AND REMOVAL TWO (2) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS, AND REMOVAL FOUR (4) EXISTING DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING BLADE SIGNS AND REPLACE WITH FOUR (4) ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING BLADE SIGNS. 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 | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM UNIT #2203 ON THE 22ND FLOOR. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. INTERIOR RENOVATION CONSISTING OF INSTALLATION OF ONE NEW VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE UTILIZING EXISTING GAS AND ELECTRICAL ROUGH-INS; CONSTRUCTION OF A NONCOMBUSTIBLE FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE; RELOCATION OF SELECTED ELECTRICAL DEVICES TO ACCOMODATE FIREPLACE AND ASSOCIATED FINISH WORK. NO STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS ARE INCLUDED. | 1 | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1311-13 IRVING 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 | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 906 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring for the existing restaurant renovation including new/relocated outlets, new lightings and switches. | — | BENG DING | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 205 S 13TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT. 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 | — | Michael J Martorano | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1301-25 CHESTNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-000667 Install new wet sprinkler piping & heads to protect new residential apartments and loft units throughout entire floor on floors 6th-12th, per NFPA 13 and Philadelphia Fire Codes. | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1234 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide electrical work associated with the new VRF systems as per 2017 NEC. | — | SJ Thomas Company Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 218-26 S 11TH 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 15, 2026 | 1225-27 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace two existing electrical panels, 100 amps each; rewire ceiling lights and outlets as per 2017 NEC. Install a new fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | AlterationsReplace domestic water heater and hot water storage tanks in kind. Repair/replace existing drain pans and expansion tanks for tank-type water heaters where needed. Add drain pans and expansion tanks where missing. • Replace all plumbing fixtures including but not limited to sinks, toilets, tubs/showers. Provide new valves at tubs/showers. Provide 3 piece surrounds. • Remove all remaining garbage disposals. • Replace shutoff valves throughout buildings.• Hydro jet sewer lines to ensure they are | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 120 S 12TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. 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 | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 920-28 MARKET ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Interface Studio Architects LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE 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 15, 2026 | 917-33 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC approval. Asbestos removal is required prior to start of work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 243 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 14, 2026 | 233 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsTO REPLACE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS IN KIND, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK AND OTHER ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE 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. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 301 S 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 (2) SPRINKLER HEADS IN UNIT 2502 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19107 |