Philadelphia/ Politics & Govt
Published on November 04, 2019
Permits for 37 new construction projects, 13 demolitions issued in Philadelphia this weekPhoto: Unsplash

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 406 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Thirty-seven of those permits were for new building construction, 13 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

  • Contractor Gaceta plumbing LLC was issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 404 W Thompson St.
    The work is described as: "Install 12 plumbing fixtures with piping or one family new construction."
  • Applicant Kieran Cole Construction Inc. received a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 1230 S Hancock St.
    The work is described as: "New construction of a three-story single family dwelling with roof deck as per approved plans. Building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d."
  • Applicant Alternative Solutions Heatin received a permit for new construction of a structure at 125-29 S 46th St.
    The work is described as: "Site installation of air handlers and condensers for a new construction modular building as per approved plans. All ductwork installed in factory modular units and approved by third party inspection agency."
  • Contractor Alternative Solutions Heatin was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 133 35 S 46th St.
    The work is described as: "Site installation of air handlers and condensers for a new construction modular building as per approved plans. All ductwork installed in factory modular units and approved by third party inspection agency."
Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs
  • Applicant Lyndee Corporation was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 9898 E Roosevelt Blvd.
    The work is described as: "Fire alarm — install new fire alarm devices as in accordance with plans as per nfpa 72."
  • Applicant Michael Kowal received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 801 29 Locust St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Relocate existing devices and install new fire alarm per plan."
  • Contractor Constant Energy Systems LLC received a permit for addition of a structure at 2216 Tasker St.
    In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install a new 200amp service only with no additional wiring to the building as per 2014 nec (south district)."
  • Applicant Dadamo Michael received a permit for other of a structure at 1534 N Marston St.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "New 100am servive comlete electrical wire/devices as per 2014 nec."
  • Contractor City plumbingLLC received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 3401 Aramingo Ave.
    The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Installation of new gas piping as per plans-lines to service (15) roof top units and (one) unit heater."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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