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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2128 SAINT JAMES 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. Replace the existing heat pump, air handler, and coil only, in like and kind, existing ductwork will remain. No new ductwork. | — | Ace Hardware Home Services | 19103 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 |
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| 2400 MARKET ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsTO RELOCATE EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMODATE NEW TENANT LAYOUT AS PER NFPA 13 STANDARD AND THE EXISTING BRANCH LINES AND MAIN TO REMAIN. TO INSTALL NEW DOUBLE INTERLOCK PRE-ACTION STAND ALONE SYSTEM TO PROTECT UPS/ MDF ROOM PER APPROVED PLANS. |
| — |
| A & S SPRINKLER CO INC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTIGS TRUCTURE ( SUIT2#2675). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF EXOISTING PARTITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WOR | 1 | LAKASH CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2005 MARKET 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. 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2200-08 ARCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | besiki odikadze | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall power and lighting as per drawings and 2017 NEC. Relocate existing fire alarm devices as shown. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM UNIT. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP A-3 AMENITY SPACE USE AND OCCUPANCY. EXISTING BUILDING IS 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. | — | GENERAL BUILDERS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 202-10 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO 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. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2125 SAINT JAMES ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Variegated shingles approved as seen in File Notes upload(As per PHC conditions). Replacement of slate roof. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-008469 install and wiring (1)200 amp, (3)150 amp (1)125 amp panel, existing 400 amp service remain, (98)lights, (38)switches,(128)receptacles, (16)smoke detector, exit and emergency lights, (4)RTU, (3)RANGE, (3)dryer, (3)hot water heater, (3)AHU and exhaust fan outlet, fire alarm system | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN SUITE 124 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A NEW TENANT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2200-28 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen and two bathrooms remodeling. Installation of new circuits as needed, new lights and new devices. All work to comply with 2020 NEC | — | Aleksa Petrovic | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRafter Electric shall apply for a permit upon receipt of executed contract. Rafter Electric shall furnish and install CAT6 Cabling per below: (44) Cubicles. (12) Wireless Access Points. (5) TVs. (2) Copy Machine. (29) Wall drops | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING DIFFUSERS/ REGISTERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew lighting, lighting controls, receptacles, HVAC wiring, fire alarm, outlet boxes and raceways for communication. All wiring to be connected to existing panels. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 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 (57) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 33RD FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2017 SANSOM ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 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 (86) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 28TH FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2033 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterationsreplace curb trap;fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall panels ,transformer ,all lighting and receptacles. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | ECHO HOUSE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1918-20 PANAMA ST | AlterationsAMENDMENT 9/11/2026 TO INCLUDE REPLACMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: Replace 60 feet of 4 inch Cast iron building drain to 4 inch PVC under basement floor - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL SPENCE | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO 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. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE-SUPPRESSION, OR MECHANICAL WORK. ***************** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |