Philadelphia Demolition Market Overview
Philadelphia's demolition permit activity is currently steady, with 123 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 125 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 71.7 demolition permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active demolition contractors in Philadelphia include PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC, FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC, MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC.
Recent Demolition Permits in Philadelphia
| Date | Address | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 760-62 BROOKLYN ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 1327 S 4TH ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 5115 WAYNE AVE | General Permit Minor | Issued |
| 2026-08-13 | 2329 W HAROLD ST | General Permit Minor | Issued |
| 2026-08-13 | 5709 COTTAGE ST | Demolition Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-13 | 1717 ARCH ST | General Permit Minor | Issued |
| 2026-08-13 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | General Permit Minor | Issued |
| 2026-08-13 | 6815 GERMANTOWN AVE | Demolition Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-12 | 919 SNYDER AVE | General Permit Minor | Issued |
| 2026-08-12 | 5515 SANSOM ST | Demolition Permit | Issued |
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How many Demolition permits were filed in Philadelphia in the last 30 days?
Philadelphia has 123 demolition permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of Demolition work require permits in Philadelphia?
In Philadelphia, permits are typically required for demolition permits including building teardown, abatement, and site clearing. Always check with Philadelphia's building department for specific requirements.
How can a Demolition business research project activity in Philadelphia?
Use PermitGrab to review matching demolition permit records from Philadelphia’s public source. Use the displayed source date, project scope, and available record fields to research published project activity; a permit is not a request for bids.
How quickly are Demolition permits updated on PermitGrab?
The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-08-14. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.