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Philadelphia Construction Leads

2,161 permits tracked · 7,999 code violations · Updated 2026-05-17

PermitGrab tracks 984 active contractors who pulled 2,161 building permits in Philadelphia, PA as of 2026-05-17. Live tracking of 7,999 code violations in the same area. Updated every few days.

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2,161
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7,999
Code Violations

2,161 permits tracked · 984 contractors · Updated 2026-05-17

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Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc
2026-04-29
📍 1636 CRESTON ST
Plumbing
JOHN DONALD MILLER III
2026-04-29
📍 35 W PHIL ELLENA ST
Electrical
DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY
2026-04-29
📍 1601-35 E WALNUT LN
Building

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Building Activity in Philadelphia

2,161 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-04-29 Plumbing 1636 CRESTON ST Plumbing Permit Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc
2026-04-29 Electrical 35 W PHIL ELLENA ST Electrical Permit JOHN DONALD MILLER III
2026-04-29 Building 1601-35 E WALNUT LN Commercial Building Permit DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY
2026-04-29 Electrical 2100 WASHINGTON AVE Electrical Permit SG Electric LLC
2026-04-29 Electrical 3601 S BROAD ST Electrical Permit MICHAEL GITLIN
2026-04-29 Residential Building 44 REGER ST Residential Building Permit SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC
2026-04-29 Electrical 2611 S 12TH ST Electrical Permit CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
2026-04-29 Plumbing 7330 RIDGE AVE Plumbing Permit OK PLUMBING LLC
2026-04-29 Mechanical 7207 EASTWOOD ST Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit GO WITH THE FLOW
2026-04-29 Plumbing 228 E WESTMORELAND ST Plumbing Permit ARTHUR ABRAHAM
2026-04-29 Electrical 2212 CROSS ST Electrical Permit ANTHONY L DAVIS JR
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No contractor lead data available for Philadelphia. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Philadelphia — 2,110 permits by category
Construction Activity in Philadelphia

New building permits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Philadelphia Building Permits

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2161+ Philadelphia building permits — updated every few days from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Philadelphia requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Philadelphia.

How Contractors Use Philadelphia Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Philadelphia use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Philadelphia building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Philadelphia?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2161 building permits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Philadelphia permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Philadelphia is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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Contractors & subs
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Home service companies
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