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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS/ FIT OUT OF OFFICE. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS |
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| DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO 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. | — | ELC HOLDING COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 336 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Brian W Bellocchio | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1601-29 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1624 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2008 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationMeter socket replacement | — | LIP Electric LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationRe-Use existing power Add new circuit for power. Add new lighting, remove and reuse existing lighting as per 2017 NEC. Relocate existing fire alarm device as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1915-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsPERMIT FOR REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH STANDPIPES AND FIRE PUMP. WORK TO INCLUDE INSTALL A NEW 8 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, A NEW FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 IN AN EXISTING FIRE PUMP ROOM, AND REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF COMPONENTS AS PER THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 36 station locations consisting of 2 Cat6 plenum cables. Provide and install 3 wireless locations consisting of 2 Cat6 plenum cables. All cabling will be installed per current NEC 2020 No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EISTING STRUCTURE (SUITE#130) 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 WORK** | 1 | LAKASH CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2036 DELANCEY PL | 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. Attachment points in masonry to be repaired with appropriate methods and with Historical Commission staff review. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2027-35 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT AND SHORING OF DETERIORATED BALCONIES TO AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE COVER WALKWAY / STREET CLOSURE REQUIRED FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************** | 1 | CRI RESTORATION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 1 duplex, 1 wall furniture feed utilizing existing circuitry from demo of floor core, 5 ring and strings, relamp 8 existing pendant lights. AS PER NEC 2020 | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2018-32 WALNUT 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. Relocating 15 existing sprinkler heads, for the combining of units 5E and 5F into (1) dwelling unit, per NFPA 13 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF VAV BOXES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-003712 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1604 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR FACADE OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. 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 | NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO A PORTION OF THE 33RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE. 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 WORK** | 1 | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL WITHIN AN EXISTING BASEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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.** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** | — | ANTHONY BIDDLE CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 44 duplex, 17 quad, 3 GFI's, 3 floor cores, 1 hot water heater, 20 rings and strings. 77 2x2, 9 downlights, 5 wall washers, 3 pendants, 4 sconces and 2 exits as per 2017 NEC. Fire Alarm to be on separate permit. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1616 LATIMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-003962 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Hightec HVAC, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 278 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace meter socket, circuit breaker panel and install all proper grounding and bonding AS PER NEC 2020 | — | SAMUEL M SAMS HOME REPAIR BONGIOVANNI | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 14TH 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**IEBC 2021** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2200-08 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (BATHROOM REMODELING WITHIN UNIT #906) WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 USE AND OCCUPANCY. EXISTING 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 | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFIT-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19103 |