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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1134 SANSOM ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1039 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* |
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| DALE DEPRIEST |
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| 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1225-27 CHESTNUT 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 Jun 30, 2026 | 1128-30 WALNUT 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 | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 819-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THIRD FLOOR SPACE WITHIN AN EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BOILER BREECHING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1108 CHESTNUT 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 18 sprinkler heads | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 930 SPRUCE 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. | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1344-48 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER THE HISTORICAL COMMISION: There is no exterior work. ELECTRICAL SCOPE REPLACING 400 AMP SERVICE NEW 600 AMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL INTERIOR WIRING IN THE NEW ELECTRIC ROOM. ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS** | — | Sal Cascio | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1206 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A COMMUNITY CENTER & PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ON THE FIRST THROUGH THIRD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND BBS VARIANCE NO. MI-2025-007842. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | BITTENBENDER CONSTRUCTION LP | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 214 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200-Amps Service and panel with proper grounding and bonding. Install all wiring and boxes for lights switches and receptacle outlets. Install dedicated branch circuits for appliances and smoke detectors interconnect throughout. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1006 RACE ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 911-13 RACE ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR 3RD-5TH FLOORS TO GROUP R-1 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO WORK ON THIS PERMIT. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE ALARM** | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 801-49 PINE ST | AlterationsNew fixtures w piping, 1 WC 1 LAV- 3 KS ALL WORK PERFORMED PER 2018 PPC AND EZ STANDARD | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 218 S DELHI ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 214 S JESSUP ST | Alterations2 Toilets, 2 bathroom sinks, 1 shower, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, and 1 hot water heater | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1006 PINE ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Additional masonry samples required to be submitted to Historical Commission for review and approval prior to work commencing, for final approval. Replacement tile to be limestone. Historical Commission could also approve painted wooden paneled base. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPARTIAL STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY BUILDING IN PREPARATION FOR PROPOSED ADDITION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-002637) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 121 N 11TH ST | AlterationsInstall 3/4" backflow preventer | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 250 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, WINDOW INFILLS, DOORS AND NEW FINISHES. 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. | 80 | MCDERMOTT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | AlterationsInstall one 3-compartment sink, mop sink, prep sink, two hand sinks, four indirect drains, water heater as per attached plans. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |