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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1124 WALNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 201-11 S BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) MARQUEE SIGN, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING SCHOOL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN AND ART COMMISSION APPROVAL. |
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| DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN |
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| 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 808 CHESTNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-000588 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 1025 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | TRENDY CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1123 RACE ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1322 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No wo | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 313 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLTION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING DUCTED AND DUCTLESS APPLIANCES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Smith W F Inc | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 900-22 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FACADE TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10.5 FEET (1/4TH OF HEIGHT OF BUILDING) OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | RADOMSKI FRANK & SONS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 120 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT IN SPACE 4 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE 150 AMP 30 CIRCUIT MAIN LUG PANEL,RELOCATE PANEL AND CIRCUITS 3 FT TO OUTSIDE OF CLOTHES CLOSET. (ALL WIRES BEING FISHED.) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW UTILITY INSTALLATION FOR SCHOOL ADDITION PROJECT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | BENCARDINO EXCAVATING INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace lighting in kind with new LED lights. Install new duplex receptacles. All work per approved plans | — | SEVILLE THERESA D & ROBERT | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1234 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationDemo Elevator Equipment - Install New Shunt Trip Disconnects - Wiring from Panels to Elevator Equipment - Wire 23 Lighting Fixtures - Install Conduit and Wire for Card Readers and Camera's . PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. ** NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | SEVILLE THERESA D & ROBERT | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1101-11 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 | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE 2 EXISTING 150 AMP PANEL WITH 2 NEW 150 AMP PANELS LIKE AND KIND. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC CODE. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 8, 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 #2502 ON THE 25TH FLOOR. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002785 | — | CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 243 QUINCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GUARD TO THE FIRST STORY ROOF OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | MATCH REMODELING INC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 252 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, A DEHUMIDIFIER, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, AND DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-002884 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 218-26 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS, AND DEHUMIDIFIERS AND CLEANING/REPLACEMENT OF EXHAUST DUCTS TO ROOF/EXTERIOR WALL VENTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-002774 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amps TO 200 amps as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Increasing Service size 100Amps to 200 Amps 40 spaces Electric panel. Wiring and Installation of lights, and outlets throughout bedrooms Living room kitchen. Install smoke detectors throughout. Lines and outlets for appliances. Dedicated kitchen lines. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, EZ Stan | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1 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 (139) sprinklers to accommodate change in layout | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 247 S WARNOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall branch circuits to supply power to the electrical devices serving two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom, including required receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, and associated electrical equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC and the executed contract. | — | NEW CITY ELECTRIC LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving a restaurant. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring, All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1000-32 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical wiring of the sanitation area all work per approved plans | — | SEVILLE THERESA D & ROBERT | C | 19107 |