Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Philadelphia? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.
In the past week, the city issued 407 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.
Twenty-four of those permits were for new building construction, 10 were for demolition projects and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.
Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.
Residential Permits
New Construction
- Applicant 3 Dm Plumbing received a permit for new construction of a structure at 2675 Cedar St.
- Contractor Hiep Nguyen was issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 2039 Bainbridge St.
The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Wire installed in family dwelling. New wire to kitchen outlets and fixtures." - Contractor Dawson Street Properties LLC was issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 9007 Crefeld St.
The permit defines the project's work scope as: "For the new construction of a detached three-story single family structure with off-street interior parking garage." - Contractor Lnha New Homes LLC received a permit for new construction of a structure at 1914 S. 6th St.
In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Erection for a three-story attached structure with cellar, along with roof decks over three-story portion and stairs to access roof decks." - Applicant LK Properties Inc. was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 1933 Watkins St.
The work is described as: "Additional new floor joists on first and second floor and underpinning."
Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs
- Contractor Hatzel & Buehler Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 2005 Market St.
In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Relocate existing receptacles only using existing circuits." - Contractor T McCalls Electrical & plumbing was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 10 S. 59th St.
The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Install two new branch circuits for bathroom and for future stair lift." - Contractor Wm Aj Shaeffer's Sons Inc. was issued a permit for addition of a structure at 3135 S. Juniper St.
In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install new 100 amp service only with no additional wiring to the building." - Contractor Alford Mayer Electric Svc Co was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 2964 Salmon St.
In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install 10 receptacles, three switches for lighting, six light fixtures and more." - Applicant Jesse Fritz Airtight Heating was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 4200 Ludlow St.
The work is described as: "Install 96 heat pumps with ductwork in a multi-family dwelling."
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