Building Permits in Queens, New York
10,782 recent building permits filed in Queens. Updated daily from public records.
10,782 permits
installation of construction fence to protect site, during full demolition
To propose new/replace kitchen equipments and new bathroomfixtures as per plans filed herewith. no change of use, egress oroccupancy.
Removal and replacement of cracked/displaced masonry and deteriorated sealant, crack repairs at existing granite panels, and repointing of existing brick masonry joints as per plans filed
Herewith filing plumbing work application for exist. two family two story residential building.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Minor fire-damage repair at rear portion of a residential house. Work limited to replacement of fire-affected finishes and building envelope components in cellar, 1st, and 2nd floor rear areas. No cha...
Interior renovation of apartments (1r,1l,2r,2l,3l) as per plans;--replacement of sheet-rock through out apartment. --remove and replace floor finishes through out and repair floor as required. replace...
Conversion of exist. one&half story 1family bldg. into a 2-story 2-family bldg. as shown on the plans. prop. vertical & horizontal enlargement. interior renovation as per plan. obtain a new certifcate...
Hand demolition of existing garage
An existing mixed used building with exterior work at a store front on partial of 1ST floor and to resolve violations # 39138287L. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of 8'-0 high temporary wood construction fence as indicated on site plan.
Conversion of single room occupancy building to 1 family house, renovation on the level of the cel, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors and proposed porch at rear. change to co requested.
Plumbing work in the cellar in conjunction with gc #q01263107-i1 to replace 2-piece bathroom & remove shower; new sink & washer/dryer; and close violations.
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.
Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. pipe scaffold shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Filing of temporary construction fence work type in relation to application #q01331319-i1
Installation of structural work involved in partial demo as per the plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Proposed interior renovation of existing commercial space for an eating & drinking establishment at the first floor level. no change in use, egerss and occupancy.
Conversion of the existing one story one-family building into a two story two family building as shown on the plans. proposed vertical & horizontal enlargement. interior renovation as per plan. obtain...
Patch and repair existing front and rear facades with replacement of existing lintel where required. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
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.