Updated: Jul 06, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
535 E UNION ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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Diplomat Construction and Demolition
Diplomat Construction and Demolition, 535 E Union St, Philadelphia, PA holds a Contractor license and 4 other licenses according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Diplomat Construction and Demolition Contact Information
Phone Number: (443) 629-4285
Address: 535 E UNION ST, Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Quality
106
93rd percentile
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Diplomat Construction and Demolition has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Diplomat Construction and Demolition has worked on at least
34.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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31 projects
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Demolitions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Diplomat Construction and Demolition mostly works on
demolition
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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8 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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6 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $122,250. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Diplomat Construction and Demolition
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Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing take-out restaurant with seating as per approved plans. building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or signage work**
Valuation:
$228,200
Permit #:
CP-2024-006135
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy certificate of occupancy to be issued to document existing use) for renovations to an existing thirty-six (36) dwelling unit building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep work**
Valuation:
$2,175,963
Permit #:
CP-2025-000548
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For change of occupancy and level ii alteration to include new partitions fixtures furnishings finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work. *2018 iebc*
Valuation:
$227,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-005643
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story wood framed structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by mechanical & hand method as indicated on plans. protection of pedestrians public right-of-way and adjacent properties to be in place pri... see more
Valuation:
$23,500
Permit #:
DP-2025-000114
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alteration to include new mezzanine new doors partitions fixtures furnishings finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. amendment 4/27/23 to remove mezzanine relocate/remove doors modify partitions stair modifications structural changes as per plans
Valuation:
$878,000
Permit #:
CP-2022-006563
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a six (6) story structure of podium construction per 2018 ibc 510.2 (type i-a at the basement & 1st floor and type iii-a at the 2nd through 6th floors) for use as seventy-five (75) dwelling units (group r-2) with an open parking garage at the 1st floor containing thirteen (13) accessory spaces (two (2) car share spaces and one (1) van-accessible space) twenty-five ... see more
Valuation:
$13,800,000
Permit #:
CP-2022-006499
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii interior alterations at the 1st floor of the existing structure. partial demolish and alterations to include the erection of partition walls provide finishes and furnishings throughout. the building is fully sprinklered. for use as previously approved as per zp-2023-005858. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required ... see more
Valuation:
$694,931
Permit #:
CP-2023-003456
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code all references codes and standards and the attached ez standard where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means... see more
Valuation:
$5,950
Permit #:
GM-2024-010804
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez wall covering ...
Building Type:
N/A
Complete demolish of existing residence foundation cavity to be backfilled with clean structural fill place in controlled compacted lifts
Valuation:
$217,600
Permit #:
R-2025-2776
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For an additions and alterations to the existing vacant old sears building. scope of work includes a facade renovation and landlord improvements for new tenants space including a new vestibule modifications to the existing loading dock new egress stairs demising walls toilet rooms elevator and communicating stair as per plans. amendment (7/1/2021) new demising wall to split suite 114 ... see more
Valuation:
$3,693,000
Permit #:
CP-2020-005010
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of a five (5) story attached commercial structure by hand demolition and mechanical means. structure to be demolition via hand method on portion of building located above transit structure and portion of structure that is attached to adjacent structure. once building is completely detached from adjacent structure and secured with shoring and guards are in p... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
DP-2022-001146
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans as per apprvoed by absteos report and no exterior work as apprvoed by phc
Valuation:
$870,100
Permit #:
GM-2022-002622
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed demolition to be completed by mechanical means and hand demolition. hand demolition required to separate three story building from existing four story structure to remain. structural engineer to observe existing structure during demolition activity if shoring is required an amended permit must be obtained. demolition to encompass the demolition of one existing attached three ... see more
Valuation:
$478,300
Permit #:
DP-2021-000823
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Make-safe permit for the complete demolition of the detached two-story structure by hand and hand hold devices and mechanical methods. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice waived per a-303.2 *a covered walkway ... see more
Valuation:
$64,900
Permit #:
DP-2024-001319
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for repairs to facade from 2nd floor level to roof in an existing structure. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a min. 6 ft in height. separate streets deptment permit required for sidewalk closure. amendment: amend permit for special inspection schedule to include periodic smoke control systems
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
CP-2023-002754
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard shall result in revocation of this permit. interior non structural demolition of rooms below west stands
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
GM-2024-001744
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard shall result in revocation of this permit. rooms below the stands at mccarthy stadium
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
GM-2024-001737
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to partial demolition of the roof and exterior wall of the one-story portion and erection of bracing to resolve case # cf-2024-01360. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6 in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required fo... see more
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-002220
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial make s...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of one existing detached/attached 1-story vacant commerical structure by hand/mechanical demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. ... see more
Valuation:
$46,500
Permit #:
DP-2022-001749
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the partial demolition at the rear (area 1) of an existing attached building to remove the exsitng masonry walls (area 2) and the repair work along the rear walls at area 3 and area 4 per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work
Valuation:
$23,800
Permit #:
CP-2023-006474
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 41982 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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Verified License
| HIC # | 46344 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Demolition |
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Verified License
| HIC # | PA002301 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since January, 2025.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | PA101491 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- According to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 2009600691 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New Castle County |
| Type | Non Resident Contractor/Developer |
- According to the State of Delaware Department of Finance: Division of Revenue, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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106
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Pa Dol State Workmans Compensation Fund |
| Insured up to | $6,000,000 |
88
Permits
- Building permit records show that Diplomat Construction and Demolition has worked on 88 permitted projects.