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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 24, 2026 | 2036 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationHall: 5 receptacles, 1 circuit, 7 fixtures, Laundry: 2 fixtures, 1 circuit, 3 receptacles, Bedrooms/bath: 37 fixtures, 25 receptacles, 4 circuits, Bath: 4 fixtures, 1 circuit, 1 receptacle, Attics: 2 fixtures, 6 exhaust fan, 2nd fl hall, 5 fixtures, 4 receptacles, 1 circuit, Bedroom: 11 fixtures, 9 receptacles, 1 circuit, Bath: 8 fixtures, 2 recept, 4 circuits, Dressing: 19 fixtures, 5 recepts, 1 circuit, Hall/Den: 11 fixtures, 10 recepts, 1 circuit, Bath: 3 fixtures, 8 recepts, 1 circuit, Bath: | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1600-22 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 24, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF FACADE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************* | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2329 LOCUST 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 Replace 200 amp service including panel, SEU wire, meter socket and grounding | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2018-32 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring an apartment unit inside of an apartment building. Installing new non-metallic Romex cable for lighting receptacles smoke detectors appliances switches and throughout the dwelling. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | marquis henderson | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUT ON THE 15TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 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 (97) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 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 (10) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1601 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLICANCE, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL NEW PANELS, NEW LIGHTING AND CONTROLS, POWER TO FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POWER TO HVAC EQUIPMENT FIRE ALARM PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED : TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES AS SHOWN(SEE FLOOR PLAN) - | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2102 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for 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. | — | First Choice Renovations LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (5) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1915 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2012-14 CHESTNUT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES 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. | — | Direct Air LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install low voltage security devices and cameras as per drawings. 2020 NEC. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND RELOCATED REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | MCCLOSKEY MECHANICAL CONT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2018-32 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring an apartment unit inside of an apartment building. Installing new non-metallic Romex cable for lighting receptacles smoke detectors appliances switches and throughout the dwelling. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | marquis henderson | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices as per approved drawings | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install wiring for fire alarm system as per approved drawings NEC2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 338 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen Supply and install 11 4" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed lights and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Supply and install 2 4" WAC R4ERAR-W9CS LED recessed lights and 1 Lutron Maestro dimmer Relocate switch for the outside rear patio lights Run a 240v 50a line for induction cook top Run a 240v 40a line for double wall oven Run a 240v 30a line for speed oven Run a 120v 20a line for the range hood Run a 120v 20a line for the dish washer Run a 120v 20a line for the garbage disposal and air switch Run a 1 | — | OSCAR IZARRA | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 321 S CHADWICK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19103 |