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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004251 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO HVAC SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING MUSEUM FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1601-29 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLow Voltage Telecommunication Cat6A cabling on 2 floors | — | THE MNM GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | New ConstructionLow Voltage Cable installation for cameras and access control. | — | Battaglia | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005061 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 115 S 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2101-17 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationSub Panel replacement for proper termination of circuits w/ surge protection 100A rated sub panel and connections. No wire runs. All work to be done according to 2020 NEC. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or Alteration1. Ground Floor & Main Living AreasLighting & Switches: Install 25 general fixtures, 8 DMF 4" LED recessed fixtures, and 1 linear LED strip. Control these with 9 single-pole dimmers, 2 single-pole switches, 2 3-way dimmers, 3 3-way remote dimmers, and 2 automatic door-jam switches.Receptacles & Devices: Install 9 general receptacles and 2 floor-mounted outlets.Kitchen Layout: Provide 3 GFCI countertop receptacles (2 near the sink, 1 on the peninsula). Run a dedicated 20A AFCI/GFCI circuit and ou | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2033 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemoval of 5 unit meter bank to convert to a single 200 amp metering with 200 amp panel existing risers to be connected to new 200 amp panel grounding as per print | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2001 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 (101) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 6TH & 7TH FLOORS | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 210-20 S 25TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Canary Architecture LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1600-22 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 (20) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 18TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. **IMC 2021** | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2101-17 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO INCLUDE BRICK REBUILD, MASONRY POINTING, SEALANT AND CONCRETE PATCHING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 215 NEW SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 7TH FL. TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE PUMP PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1625 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 226 S BONSALL ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A Panel Only replacement, new dedicated circuit for EV Charging Station in garage, new dedicated circuit for water heater, GFCI replacements, grounding and bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. ***Fishing Only** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install one hundred fifty-four (154) plenum Category 6 cables from the Server Room to workstations on the floor. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CONDOMINIUM UNIT #3102 AKA 31D AT THE 31ST FLOOR OF THE EXISTING HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2104-06 MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG RESTAURNANT. 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 336 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply & install wiring for 2 GFCI circuits. Supply & install wiring & light fixtures per owner. Supply & install floor heat in each bathroom. | — | Zizza Electrical Construction LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2005 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 (75) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 20TH FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2104-06 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRE-WIRE LIGHTS, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, ETC. AS PER 2017 NEC. MODIFY EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19103 |