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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1518 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ STANDARD 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 8 gallon Captive Aire Fire Suppression System Per UL 300 *MP-2026-004509* FOR KITCHEN HOOD | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 |
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| 313 S 16TH ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND PHC APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-003183 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. |
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| Harring Fire Protection, LLC |
| C |
| 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 300-18 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new exterior camera, reuse existing cables | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 352 S 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-005081 | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 118-26 N BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of three freestanding signs. Size and locations per plan. | — | SAUL EWING LLP | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000216 | — | KEITH P SCOTT | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 320R S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHING, DOORS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 45 | GuardHouse Construction LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1400-30 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring, (1) Head-end Equipment for Access Control System, (4) Access Control door devices (card reader, Door Contact, REX) and (4) Composite Cables. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1501-39 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (14TH FLOOR). 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 | D LAURO & RODGERS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1421 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. (CP-2026-004392) Relocate (8) Sprinkler Heads | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004392 | — | Joseph Irwin | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 252-54 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g indoor pryo and sparkulars. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005081 Provide electrical installation for an existing bank, including interior wiring, lighting, lighting controls, switches, receptacle outlets, and electrical connections to equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-004392 | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1521 PINE ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (9 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ******************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ***************************************************** | — | — | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 600A service ,wire throughout ,new fire alarm,em.lights,110v interconnected smoke alarms .ALL WRK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | STAR LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1519 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REINFORCING OF THE 2ND FLOOR, SISTERED JOISTS, NEW SUBFLOOR, AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 50 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 1ST & 3RD FLOOR LEVEL 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 **EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | LAKASH CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | AlterationsAlterations to existing commercial building. ALL WORK LIMITED TO ABOVE GRADE ONLY. 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 | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL & ACCESSORIES AND GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL & HEALTH PRACTITIONER'S OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | TOM RECTENWALD CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) EXISTING WALL SIGNS WITH TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19102 |
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