4000 Locust St

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

1. 015
   Issued Aug 10, 2026

   Permit issued — Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLY

   FOR LAWFUL OCCUPANCY AT LEVY B13 AUDITORIUM AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER PERMIT# 1054284.

2. 014
   Issued Aug 4, 2026

   Permit issued — Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLY

   FOR THE REISSUANCE OF LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE FOR EVANS BUILDING LOWER CONCOURSE LECTURE HALL #LL60. SEE AP#744630 FOR PREVIOUSLY ISSUED LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE FOR THIS SPACE. **2021 IEBC REVIEW**

3. 013
   Issued Jun 23, 2026

   Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

   For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

4. 012
   Issued Apr 7, 2026

   Permit issued — Temporary Tents and Canopies

   ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES.

5. 011
   Issued Feb 27, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

   DEMO/ TEMPORARY LIGHTNG & POWER/ ADD NEW POWER PANELS/ADD NEW BRANCH WIRING/ADD NEW LIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROLS as per electrical plans-2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: Install fire alarm as per plans. · contractor: HATZEL & BUEHLER INC

6. 010
   Issued Feb 6, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

   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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

7. 009
   Issued Feb 4, 2026

   Permit issued — Alterations

   For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

8. 008
   Issued Feb 2, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

   EZ 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 37 sprinkler heads to accommodate the new building alterations. · contractor: Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc

9. 007
   Issued Jan 22, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

   FOR 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. ****************************************** · contractor: WOLFE SCOTT ASSOCIATES, INC · 1 units

10. 006
    Issued Oct 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS. 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. · contractor: PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC

11. 005
    Issued Oct 24, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    FIXTURE REPLACEMENT CONSISTING OF (4) LAVS, (3) WATER CLOSETS, (1) URINAL. **WITHOUT PIPING** · contractor: PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC

12. 004
    Issued Oct 16, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide (6) downlights, (2) 13' linear lights, (2) ceiling sensors with remote controller and emergency lighting control unit. Provide power to junction box for hand dryers, remove and reinstall (2) gfi outlets, provide bag and tape to cover emergency alarm button and fire alarm strobe during renovation. TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF EXISTING UNIVERSITY BUILDING · contractor: FRANK FISHER INC

13. 003
    Issued Sep 30, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ 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 (4) sprinkler heads to accommodate restroom renovations on the 2nd floor · contractor: Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc.

14. 002
    Issued Sep 19, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF EXISTING UNIVERSITY BUILDING (SCHATTNER BUILDING) 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. · contractor: P AGNES INC · 1 units

15. 001
    Issued Sep 15, 2025

    Permit issued — Temporary Tents and Canopies

    ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES.

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