Philadelphia Building Permits & Contractor Leads

6,526 indexed permits · 2,949 active contractors · 20,917 code violations · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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6,526
Indexed Permits
2,949
Active Contractors
20,917
Code Violations
54,702
Property Owners
259
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27,443 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-30 Violation 5229 UPLAND ST VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5229 UPLAND ST WASTE MATERIAL OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3012 PRINCETON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2026-04-30 Violation 3034 PRINCETON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10033 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 10036 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 3051 RORER ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 3001-73 ORMES ST MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 1517 N BODINE ST TRADE OR PRACTICE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3001-73 ORMES ST MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 1501 S 8TH ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3114 PRINCETON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5229 UPLAND ST VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3235 PRINCETON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10039 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 3247 PRINCETON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 4601 LONGSHORE AVE REPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1501 S 8TH ST INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1501 S 8TH ST COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEM INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 2940 TYSON AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 2940 TYSON AVE RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10040 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 4637 BENSON ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 2936 TYSON AVE RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 4528 COTTMAN AVE RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 627 S 49TH ST VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE CLOSED
2026-04-30 Violation 627 S 49TH ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3025-53 MARKET ST SELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3025-53 MARKET ST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10042 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE COMBUSTIBLE DECORATIVE MATERIALS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE EXIT SIGNS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE EMERGENCY LIGHTING ACTIVATION TEST OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 7312-16 CASTOR AVE INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10050 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 10056 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 10058 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 627 S 49TH ST VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 627 S 49TH ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10112 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 10202 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 6726-38 FRANKFORD AVE REPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1000 WASHINGTON AVE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1000 WASHINGTON AVE WARNING SIGNS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1000 WASHINGTON AVE EXTENSION CORDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 10768 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 10772 JEANES ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-30 Violation 313 ROSEMAR ST ENCROACHING TREES OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1218-20 S 8TH ST MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1218-20 S 8TH ST WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1218-20 S 8TH ST BOLT LOCKS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1218-20 S 8TH ST HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1218-20 S 8TH ST STORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST STAIRWAYS IN THE MEANS OF EGRESS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST FIRE COMMAND CENTER STORAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST PENETRATIONS MAINTAINING PROTECTION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST UTILITY IDENTIFICATION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 1827-35 ARCH ST EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 322 W TABOR RD EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 264 SPARKS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 2339 N 5TH ST STRUCTURAL REPAIR OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 2339 N 5TH ST PLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5508 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5527 N 4TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 38 N HIRST ST UNSAFE STRUCTURE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 38 N HIRST ST EXTERIOR WALLS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5542 N 4TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5510 MATTHEWS ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5520 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 408 W OLNEY AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5522 MATTHEWS ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5522 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 406 W OLNEY AVE RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5524 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5524 MATTHEWS ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5538 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5544 MATTHEWS ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5401 N 6TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5560 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5427 N 6TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5447 N 6TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5428 N LAWRENCE ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5426 N LAWRENCE ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5401 N LAWRENCE ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 402 W SOMERVILLE AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 4227 TERRACE ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 4319 N 16TH ST INTERIOR LIMIT STATE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 4319 N 16TH ST ROOF DEFICIENCIES OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5243 HOWLAND ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 3427 N 6TH ST WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5314 CLARIDGE ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-30 Violation 5556 MATTHEWS ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 14 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 58 permits/30d Active 110 (110) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
2. ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC 📞 ⚠️ 26 🔥 50 permits/30d Active 80 (80) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
3. EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 32 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 76 (76) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
4. SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP 📞 ⚠️ 69 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 72 (72) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
5. 1 800 HEATERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 70 (70) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 64 (64) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. THOMAS UHL ⚠️ 16 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
8. Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. Sanks Mechanical 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
10. Reliant Utilities LLC ⚠️ 2 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 42 (42) Plumbing - Verifying…
11. BUEMI CHRISTOPHER J 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 41 (41) HVAC - Verifying…
12. B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC ⚠️ 12 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Fire Protection - Verifying…
13. GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC 📞 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
14. Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc 📞 ⚠️ 23 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
15. Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. ⚠️ 2 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. OK PLUMBING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 4 2 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
17. INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC 📞 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
18. DANIELS CONTRACTING OF… 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
20. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. ⚠️ 1 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
21. JOSE RODRIGUEZ 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
22. ARTHUR ABRAHAM 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
23. Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC 📞 ⚠️ 9 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
24. Vincent Williams ⚠️ 1 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
25. MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Philadelphia
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 6526+ Philadelphia building permits — updated daily 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Philadelphia electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Philadelphia open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Philadelphia this week?

The most active contractors filing in Philadelphia right now include FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC, EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP and 1 800 HEATERS INC. PermitGrab tracks 2,949 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Philadelphia permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Philadelphia right now?

In the last 30 days, Philadelphia permitting activity covers 3,728 new building permits alongside 20,917 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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The motivated-seller list

20,917 open code violations in Philadelphia, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Philadelphia?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
4503 HURLEY ST PER*** County assessor
6820 HEGERMAN ST CRU*** County assessor
6043 WALTON AVE MOR*** County assessor
2028 E SOMERSET ST CTT*** Absentee owner 3 properties County assessor
1414 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE HER*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Philadelphia?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6526 building permits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Philadelphia permit data?

PermitGrab collects Philadelphia on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Philadelphia?

Contractors find leads in Philadelphia by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Philadelphia permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Philadelphia = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Philadelphia GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Philadelphia addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Philadelphia are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Philadelphia renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Philadelphia permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Philadelphia mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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