Philadelphia Building Permits & Contractor Leads

6,058 indexed permits · 2,778 active contractors · 19,987 code violations · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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6,058
Indexed Permits
2,778
Active Contractors
19,987
Code Violations
54,702
Property Owners
43
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-16
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26,045 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-11-10 Violation 2926 N TAYLOR ST MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2926 N TAYLOR ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2926 N TAYLOR ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2926 N TAYLOR ST UNFIT STRUCTURE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2926 N TAYLOR ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 8121 STENTON AVE EXTENSION CORDS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 8121 STENTON AVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 8121 STENTON AVE PERIODIC TESTING COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 7848 VENUS PL EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 7043 KINDRED ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 7043 KINDRED ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST INTERIOR SURFACES OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST ELECTRICAL- RECEPTACLES OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST PLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST ELECTRICAL- HAZARD OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST MECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3814 N FAIRHILL ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2717 S 78TH ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 2717 S 78TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 360 E WYOMING AVE RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 360 E WYOMING AVE EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 360 E WYOMING AVE EXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 4234 W STILES ST RUBBISH & GARBAGE COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 4234 W STILES ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5733 NASSAU RD VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3901 N 9TH ST HANDRAILS & GUARDS CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 3901 N 9TH ST EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2017 CASTOR AVE RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 8123 REVERE ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 4333 N LAWRENCE ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 7528 SHERWOOD RD RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 2623 GERMANTOWN AVE RENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2) OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2623 GERMANTOWN AVE PERIODIC TESTING OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 8729 HARGRAVE ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST MARKING OF CONTAINERS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 6707 YOCUM ST STORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 609 S 15TH ST EXTEND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 609 S 15TH ST WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 9351 NEIL RD RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE NEW USE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 9332 NEIL RD RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 2509 S 4TH ST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5836 VINE ST UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST OPENING PROTECTIVES OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST STORAGE IN BUILDINGS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST DISPOSAL OF OILY WASTE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1401-09 S 4TH ST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE CAL LICENSE OBTAIN COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE PERIODIC TESTING COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5222-24 GERMANTOWN AVE MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST FOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST SCALES AND SCANNERS LICENSE CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST EQUIPMENT ACCESS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST EXTENSION CORDS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 600-08 N 40TH ST WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 5930 PULASKI AVE RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 1934 W GODFREY AVE EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 2301 SPRUCE ST PERIODIC TESTING COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 2301 SPRUCE ST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 2301 SPRUCE ST FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 2301 SPRUCE ST EXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED CLOSED
2025-11-10 Violation 2615 SOUTH ST RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 3461 TAMPA ST REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLES OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3901 N 9TH ST PERIODIC TESTING OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3901 N 9TH ST MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation Address pending ST VENDOR NUISANCE SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 1707 CECIL B MOORE AVE VIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 3532 N 8TH ST DUMPING OF DEBRIS & SHORT DUMPING OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 5117 UMBRIA ST HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5117 UMBRIA ST STORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5117 UMBRIA ST STORAGE IN BUILDINGS COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 5117 UMBRIA ST DISPOSAL OF OILY WASTE COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation Address pending ST VENDOR PROHIBITED AREA SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 5117 UMBRIA ST REPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL COMPLIED
2025-11-10 Violation 3231 N REESE ST ALTER EXISTING PLUMBING OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 1221 W CAMBRIA ST WALKWAY NOT PROVIDED SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 3435 HARTEL AVE RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation Address pending ST VENDOR LICENSE OBTAIN SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 2719 N CROSKEY ST EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 3325 COTTMAN AVE RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3) SVN ISSUED
2025-11-10 Violation 5733 NASSAU RD EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE OPEN
2025-11-10 Violation 5733 NASSAU RD EXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OPEN
2025-11-09 Violation 3000 MASTER ST UNSAFE STRUCTURE COMPLIED
2025-11-09 Violation 3000 MASTER ST FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION COMPLIED
2025-11-08 Violation Address pending ST VENDOR MUST BE PARKED COMPLIED
2025-11-08 Violation 2601 S 7TH ST PERIODIC TESTING OPEN
2025-11-08 Violation 1601 E CAYUGA ST EARTH DISTURBANCE OVER 5000SQFT OPEN
2025-11-08 Violation 5527 N 4TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
2025-11-08 Violation 7714 ROCKWELL AVE ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OPEN
2025-11-08 Violation 5525 N 4TH ST EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS COMPLIED
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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 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 65 permits/30d Active 98 (98) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
2. EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 23 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 72 (72) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
3. 1 800 HEATERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
4. SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP 📞 ⚠️ 69 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
5. THOMAS UHL ⚠️ 10 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 63 (63) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC 📞 ⚠️ 20 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
7. Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 61 (61) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
8. BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 52 (52) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. BUEMI CHRISTOPHER J 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 41 (41) HVAC - Verifying…
10. Reliant Utilities LLC ⚠️ 2 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
11. Sanks Mechanical ⚠️ 9 3 permits/30d Active 36 (36) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
12. OK PLUMBING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
13. GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
14. Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. ⚠️ 2 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 32 (32) Plumbing - Verifying…
15. Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc 📞 ⚠️ 22 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 31 (31) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
16. MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Plumbing - Verifying…
17. ARTHUR ABRAHAM 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
18. INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. Michael J Mccullough jr ⚠️ 28 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Fire Protection - Verifying…
20. Vincent Williams ⚠️ 1 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
21. B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC ⚠️ 12 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Fire Protection - Verifying…
22. MARKO TRAVAS ⚠️ 6 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Verifying…
23. DANIELS CONTRACTING OF… 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Plumbing - Verifying…
24. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. ⚠️ 1 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. ROBERT KATILAS 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 26 (26) 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 6058+ 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, EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC, 1 800 HEATERS INC, SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP and THOMAS UHL. PermitGrab tracks 2,778 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 3,895 new building permits alongside 19,987 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

19,987 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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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 6058 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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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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