Philadelphia Building Permits & Contractor Leads

6,445 indexed permits · 2,935 active contractors · 20,474 code violations · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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6,445
Indexed Permits
2,935
Active Contractors
20,474
Code Violations
54,702
Property Owners
59
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26,919 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-24 Violation 336 E TULPEHOCKEN ST UNSAFE STRUCTURE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 5327 JACKSON ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 2635 1/2 E LEHIGH AVE ZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 6502 N 16TH ST VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 5416 LARGE ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2026-04-24 Violation 6151 W PASSYUNK AVE CLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 6151 W PASSYUNK AVE WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 2438 N DELHI ST COMPL CONCEAL- PLUMB PERM WORK OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 2717 S 78TH ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 2717 S 78TH ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 1027 ARCH ST INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 6141 WEBSTER ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 10048 VERREE RD RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 1930 N DARIEN ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 318 E PRICE ST EXTERIOR WALLS OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 2225 W FIRTH ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-24 Violation 318 E PRICE ST INTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2142 N ORKNEY ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 3832 N 16TH ST ROOF DEFICIENCIES OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1423 W ERIE AVE DEBRIS REMOVE- CONSTRUCTION SVN ISSUED
2026-04-23 Violation 1200-04 E VENANGO ST SCRAP TIRES/TIRE BYPRODUCTS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2220 BONNAFFON ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-23 Violation 1825 W HUNTINGDON ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 3240 N MARSHALL ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5412 WILLOWS AVE EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2232 BONNAFFON ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-23 Violation 1726 W HUNTINGDON ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2218 BONNAFFON ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-23 Violation 4423-51 GERMANTOWN AVE PEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2540 N MARSTON ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2540 N MARSTON ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1521 KATER ST ENCROACHING TREES CLOSED
2026-04-23 Violation 5429 VALLEY ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST EXTENSION CORDS COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 6311 OGONTZ AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 2510 N FRANKLIN ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 5405 TACKAWANNA ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 6309 OGONTZ AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2024 N FRONT ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER HEATING COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST FDC INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 2024 N FRONT ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2510 N FRANKLIN ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2026 N FRONT ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5837 HAVERFORD AVE EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5429 VALLEY ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS CLOSED
2026-04-23 Violation 1104 SPRING GARDEN ST ELECTRICAL- REQUIRED COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 5427 VALLEY ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2561 N SARTAIN ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2026 N FRONT ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 6303 OGONTZ AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5837 HAVERFORD AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 6309 OGONTZ AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2129 SANGER ST OCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1030-38 RACE ST PUBLIC GARAGE LICENSE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5402 TACKAWANNA ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5850R N PENN ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2781 ROBERTS AVE WORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1964 MEDARY AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5837 HAVERFORD AVE VACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 8522 FRONTENAC ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST VACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5443 VALLEY ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 6323 OGONTZ AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5436 VALLEY ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 7401 RUSKIN RD EXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1943 MEDARY AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 3460 FRIENDSHIP ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5125 N BROAD ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1838 FULLER ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2028 N FRONT ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 938-40 AFTON ST REPLACE ROOF COVERING OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1023-27 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1023-27 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1030-38 RACE ST PERIODIC TESTING OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1030-38 RACE ST BOLT LOCKS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1030-38 RACE ST EXIT STAIRWAY DOORS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1030-38 RACE ST FOOD - LARGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 639 W ALLEGHENY AVE EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2030 N FRONT ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 533 N HOBART ST VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 2030 N FRONT ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 938-40 AFTON ST INTERIOR DEMOLITION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 938-40 AFTON ST UNAPPROVED USED MATERIALS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 142-44 N BROAD ST PERIODIC TESTING OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1225 N 6TH ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1225 N 6TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 5842R N PENN ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2026-04-23 Violation 4707 DUFFIELD ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1960 MEDARY AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 527 W WESTMORELAND ST EXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OPEN
2026-04-23 Violation 1225 N 6TH ST VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 10 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 110 (110) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
2. ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC 📞 ⚠️ 24 🔥 63 permits/30d Active 80 (80) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
3. EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 31 🔥 47 permits/30d Active 76 (76) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
4. SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP 📞 ⚠️ 69 🔥 48 permits/30d Active 71 (71) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
5. 1 800 HEATERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 70 (70) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 64 (64) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. THOMAS UHL ⚠️ 16 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
8. Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 61 (61) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. Sanks Mechanical ⚠️ 12 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
10. Reliant Utilities LLC ⚠️ 2 🔥 22 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 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Fire Protection - Verifying…
13. GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
14. Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. ⚠️ 2 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Plumbing - Verifying…
15. Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc 📞 ⚠️ 22 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. OK PLUMBING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
17. DANIELS CONTRACTING OF… 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Plumbing - Verifying…
18. INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. ⚠️ 1 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
20. JOSE RODRIGUEZ 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 30 (30) Plumbing - Verifying…
21. MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING 🔥 19 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 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
24. MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. MARKO TRAVAS ⚠️ 6 🔥 24 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 6445+ 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 2,935 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 4,094 new building permits alongside 20,474 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

20,474 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?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

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 6445 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?

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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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