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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (3) plumbing fixtures, (2) kitchen sinks and (1) hot water heater, connecting to existing piping. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2036 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the complete demolition of the detached garage structure. For 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. |
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| SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
| 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1650 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 (9) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1608 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new Fire Alarm System ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017 NFPA2016*** | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2205 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate existing 120v/208v panel to electric closet. Disconnect existing branch circuit and install new 3 phase 480v 30a feeder and breaker to Air Handlers from existing 480v panel | — | GOLDHORN ELECTRICAL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1735 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 (13) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 237-47 S 18TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall 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 foundation slab. Separate Street | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 124 S 18TH 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. PHC Staff Review of slate sample required for final approval. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1822 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations2 Toilets, 2 bathroom sinks, 1 mop sink, 1 ice maker, 1 grease trap, 2 floor drains, and 1 compartment sink. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1708-10 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | MANAGEMENT RESOURCE SYSTEMS, INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE 7TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ON 18 TH FLOOR. 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 | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2121 DELANCEY PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeRoof deck addition to an existing roof deck with an existing access structure as per approved plan. No part of the deck surface may extend more than 48 in. above a plane that is midway between the lowest and the highest points of the roof surface supporting the rooftop deck. | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1901 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1717 ARCH 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 (39) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations to 38th floor | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1901 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationIT room and cabling plenum 250' | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | AlterationsInstall (1) water closet, (1) lavatory and (1) sink within 18th floor office space for McEldrew Purtell. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND PLUMBING EZ STANDARD | — | CORPORATE PIPING INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1640 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER, - SOLE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ******* | 1 | ALFRED COBANI | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 18TH FLOOR SUITE 1800. 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 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1800 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 15TH FLOOR. 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 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. **** | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate lighting, add 10 receptacles, 3 new connect tracs, recircuit lighting controls and add three phase 100 amp panel as per 2017 NEC. Install Fire Alarm devices as per drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 1, 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 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |