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INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
New Construction · Residential
GC:ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
Issued 2026-05-04
#FP-2026-000702
Rear Bay wall repair. Details as shown on plan
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
#RP-2026-003651
For the erection of a wheel chair platform lift, details as shown on the plan.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
#RP-2026-000952
FOR ERECTION OF AN EGRESS FROM THE BASEMENT, FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF A REAR ONE-STORY PORTION ON EXISTING FOUNDATION (NO CHANGE IN EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GFA), AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
GC:HiveMind, LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
HVAC
#RP-2026-002147
Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-000737 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Rough-In · Commercial
GC:B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC
Issued 2026-05-04
#FP-2026-000774
Total interior remodel with structural adjustments and repairs to structural fire damage, details as shwon on the plan.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
GC:ATI Restoration, LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
#RP-2026-003302
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alterations · Commercial
GC:Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc.
Issued 2026-05-04
#FP-2026-000658
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alterations · Residential
GC:MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
Issued 2026-05-04
#MP-2026-002462
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. FOR USE AS CHILD CARE-CHILD CARE CENTER AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR TO INCLUDE ACCESS TO ROOF DECK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ******************************************
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Commercial
GC:ATRIUM LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
Roofing
#CP-2026-001133
Removal and Installation of new insulated ceiling in B1 level of Parking Garage as per approved plans.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Commercial
GC:ACE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
#CP-2026-002038
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR CONCRETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE GENERAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TANK REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT & SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK TO CANOPY STRUCTURE**
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Commercial
GC:MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC
Issued 2026-05-04
#CP-2026-002361
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alterations · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
#MP-2026-002518
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 100K BTU furnace, 3.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 15 diffusers
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alterations · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
#MP-2026-002431
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, OR MECHANICAL WORK. ************************************
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
New Construction · Residential
GC:ANGEL OAK CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
HVAC
#RP-2026-003293
FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
New Construction · Commercial
GC:Oris-Hvac Inc
Issued 2026-05-04
HVAC
#MP-2026-002169
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a heat pump system, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 7 diffusers
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alterations · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
#MP-2026-002484
EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR. Interior alterations and replacement of roof covering as per EZ Standard & Engineer's report.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
Issued 2026-05-04
Roofing
#RP-2026-004866
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2022-023761 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS TO FRONT MASONRY WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Make Safe Permit For RP · Residential
GC:PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC
Issued 2026-05-04
#RP-2026-004226
FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
New Construction · Commercial
GC:Oris-Hvac Inc
Issued 2026-05-04
HVAC
#MP-2026-002089
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
📍 Location not provided by cityIssuedPhilly
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential
GC:Telas Builders & management
Issued 2026-05-04
HVAC
#RP-2026-004166
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Philadelphia Building Permits

Philadelphia's construction market blends historic preservation with modern development. The city's Licenses and Inspections department issues permits for row home renovations, new multi-family construction, and commercial projects across Center City and surrounding neighborhoods. Our database captures active permits from the city's open data portal.

Philadelphia's aging housing stock creates steady demand for electrical upgrades, plumbing replacements, and HVAC installations. Roofing permits are common after winter storms, while new construction permits cluster in developing neighborhoods like Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Point Breeze.

The Philadelphia permit system includes neighborhood identifiers, which makes it easy to focus on areas where your crews are already working. For contractors willing to monitor the feed daily, Philadelphia's permit volume creates a consistent pipeline of pre-funded projects.

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