Building Permits in Brooklyn, New York

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How many building permits are filed in Brooklyn, New York?

As of June 11, 2026, 13,502 building permits are on file in Brooklyn, New York. The most common type is other (4,873 permits). Records are pulled from the New York public feed and refreshed daily.

Permits on record: 13,502
Top permit type: Other
Active permit types: 12
Open jobs, no contractor: 8

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13,502 permits

№ 481

39 Essex StreetPro

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Installation of solar electric generation system for utility interconnection. No changes being made to use, occupancy, egress, or anything not marked on the planset and supporting…

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№ 482

213 Hart StreetPro

This page indexes 15,220 building permits issued in Brooklyn, New York, drawn from records published by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) through May 5, 2026. Activity over the last 30 days totals 3,457 permits. Records span project categories led by miscellaneous work (5,427 permits), renovation (2,465), plumbing (2,337), roofing (1,295), new-construction (1,216). Brooklyn's permit activity reflects its mix of dense pre-war housing stock and active new construction in neighborhoods like Bushwick, East New York, and the Brooklyn waterfront. Plumbing, sprinkler, and façade work dominate the volume, with multi-dwelling alterations a steady share of the rest. Job filings progress through several status stages visible in the public record. Permits are filed and tracked through DOB NOW and the legacy Buildings Information System (BIS). The records below are recent issued permits in Brooklyn; click any row to see the full filing, project description, valuation, and contractor on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a building permit in Brooklyn?

All NYC building permits are searchable through DOB NOW (the current system) and BIS, the legacy Buildings Information System. Search by address, BIN, block-and-lot, or permit number. Both portals are operated by the New York City Department of Buildings.

Who issues building permits in Brooklyn?

All five boroughs share a single issuing authority: the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). Brooklyn does not have a separate borough-level building department.

What's the difference between DOB NOW and BIS?

DOB NOW is the modern online filing and search system. BIS is the legacy database - many older permits remain searchable only through BIS. New filings since approximately 2018 generally appear in DOB NOW; both systems are publicly accessible.

What is a Job Filing in NYC permitting?

A Job Filing is the application that initiates a building project; permits are issued underneath an approved Job Filing. A single Job Filing can cover multiple work types and often spawns several permits.

Are building permits public record in New York?

Yes. Permit records, job filings, complaints, and violations are all publicly accessible through DOB NOW and BIS without registration. NYC also publishes bulk permit datasets through NYC Open Data.

How long does a NYC permit take to issue?

Trade permits filed under an approved Job Filing can issue within days. Job Filings themselves require review by DOB plan examiners and typically take weeks to months depending on complexity, professional certification status, and Borough Office workload.