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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2121 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the expansion of the existing roof deck. Size and location per plan. | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 | |
| Issued Jul 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 (16) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 |
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| A & S SPRINKLER CO INC |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2310 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of roof decks and access stairs above the second and third floor roofs. Size and location per plan. | — | HENRY M CRUZ | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two-bathroom outlets off nearby existing circuit by fishing wires throughout. | — | ROBERT J MANDER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Furnish labor to relocate 10 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 10'-0" hood | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1708-10 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 (1) SPRINKLER HEAD, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1600-02 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1835 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 (49) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2401 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide labor and materials to wire and install one (1) 100A circuit breaker, one (1) 112.5 kVA transformer, and one (1) 225A distribution panel in accordance with the provided project prints and 2017 NEC. | — | TIMOTHY V LIPCZYNSKI | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2005 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS TO THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Gunton Corporation | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FINISHES UPGRADE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | CRAFTSOURCE INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALL WORK TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN ONE DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Relocate (7) diffusers | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or Alteration Install, and program the required fire alarm devices, including two (2) smoke detectors and one (1) notification device. All newly installed devices will be integrated and tied into the existing SEPTA EST3 Fire Alarm Panel. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC,2019 NFPA-72. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1601 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES IN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HAASPETERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION IN AN EXISTING THREE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate two existing outlets by fishing wiring off nearby existing circuit. | — | ROBERT J MANDER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPerform electrical fit-out associated with renovation and ADA site improvements for the existing Capital One Café tenant space. Work includes providing complete interior electrical distribution, including installation of new wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, lighting control systems, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Scope includes electrical equipment replacement (600 volts or less), and telecommunications wiring infrastructure. Install branch circuits to serve the coffee bar, including | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2128 LOCUST ST | AlterationsInstall a 6"storm and 6"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. Install (19) lavatories, (19) water closets, (16) tub/shower, (6)laundry sink, (6) kitchen sink, (6)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) Backflow Device. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003554 | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 2520 IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | HAASPETERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2026 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No work to front facade or other exterior work permitted as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). Install (3) 80K BTUs furnaces, (3) 2.5 ton compressors, new ductwork for each unit, and 4 diffusers for each system. Total is 12 diffusers | — | Masada Custom Builders, Inc. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO TENANT SPACE ON 34TH FLOOR SUITE 3400 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **************************************** | 1 | HAASPETERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | C | 19103 |