Building Permits in Queens, New York
10,604 recent building permits filed in Queens. Updated daily from public records.
10,604 permits
Exterior facade masonry repairs, replacement of damaged brick, window sills, window lintels and replacement of select masonry roof parapets.
installation of construction fence to protect site during full demo.
installation of construction fence to protect site during full demolition
Filed herewith plumbing work type in conjunction with application #q01339826-i1.
Structural repair to existing house as follows: first floor rear kitchen area - floor & ceiling joists (separation area) & roof above. second floor - sister floor joists throughout entire second floor...
Herewith filed application for new curb cut 23'-0 with splays
Application filed for rear open deck at rear
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. live load 300 lbs per square feet. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy, or...
Installation of temporary adjacent roof protections per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Installation of 6000 lb single personnel hoist car as per plans during construction. hoist shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress, or occupancy under this application...
Suspended scaffold installation for facade repairs and inspections
Replacement of existing webster burner with new dual fuel weishaupt burner in mobile boiler trailer unit # 02. the existing mobile boiler trailer was filed with nyc dob under dob # 421020111. no chang...
Installation of a temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. all equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application.
Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Replacement of existing webster burner with new dual fuel weishaupt burner in mobile boiler trailer unit # 01. the existing mobile boiler trailer was filed with nyc dob under dob # 421020102. no chang...
Install 8' temporary construction fence at the above address
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the nyc building code. live load 300psf.
Proposed underpinning of the adjacent structure at 1815 Menahan Street for a new 4-story with penthouse multi family residential building as per plan, filed in conjunction with NB # Q01223124-I1.
Application filed for the installation of 2 new mini-split unit heat pump condensers in osp and associated wall evaporators in projection booths of existing theatre. all work is as per plans submitted...
QUEENS has 757 new permits filed in the last 30 days, showing steady construction activity across the borough. With 963 total permits on file, there's consistent work available for contractors who know where to look. The permit filings cover major renovations and commercial projects. The most active zip codes right now are 11101 (52 permits), 11354 (44 permits), 11355 (41 permits), 11365 (36 permits), and 11366 (35 permits). These neighborhoods account for a significant portion of new work. Roofing leads the specialty trades with 202 permits, followed by plumbing with 150 permits. If you work in these trades, these zip codes are your best targets for new leads. Average permit values in QUEENS sit at $218,813, which means jobs here have real budget. The most common permit category is "other" work (342 permits), but roofing (202), plumbing (150), and renovation (127) are where most specialty contractors find their bids. By monitoring permit filings in your trade, you can contact property owners and GCs before your competitors do. DigPermit updates QUEENS permit data daily from public records. Getting leads early matters. The contractors who bid first and fastest typically win the work. Having access to permits filed yesterday, not last week, is what separates active shops from slow ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in QUEENS?
Monitor building permit filings in your trade daily. QUEENS files an average of 25 new permits per day, so there's regular opportunity. When a permit is filed, the property owner and general contractor are committed to the work. You can reach out to them directly with a bid before they've locked in pricing with other contractors. Set up alerts for your specialty trade in your target zip codes - 11101, 11354, and 11355 are your most active areas right now.
What are the most common permit types in QUEENS?
Other work leads with 342 permits, but that's a catch-all category. The actionable numbers for contractors are: roofing (202 permits), plumbing (150 permits), renovation (127 permits), and commercial work (42 permits). If you're a roofer, plumber, or renovation contractor, QUEENS has consistent volume. If you're looking for commercial projects, the volume is lower but the values are typically higher.
Which zip codes in QUEENS have the most building permits?
11101 leads with 52 active permits, followed by 11354 (44 permits), 11355 (41 permits), 11365 (36 permits), and 11366 (35 permits). These five zip codes account for a significant share of all permitting activity. Focus your outreach and marketing in these areas first. If you service multiple trades, you'll find the densest concentration of leads in these neighborhoods.
What is the average building permit value in QUEENS?
The average permit value in QUEENS is $218,813. This is substantial work with real budgets attached. Projects of this size typically involve multiple trades and professional GCs. If you're pricing bids, keep this average in mind - it indicates you're competing for quality work, not small jobs. Larger permit values also mean property owners and GCs are serious about completing projects on time and on budget.
How often is QUEENS permit data updated?
DigPermit pulls QUEENS permit data directly from public records on a daily basis. Permits filed today appear in the system within 24 hours. For contractors trying to win bids, this speed matters. You get a one-day window before most other contractors see the same permits. Checking the feed daily and bidding immediately gives you a real competitive advantage over shops that only check weekly.