Building Permits in Queens, New York
10,688 recent building permits filed in Queens. Updated daily from public records.
10,688 permits
This filing is for an Amended Certificate of Occupancy for the 2nd and 3rd floors only. The scope includes minor interior work such as door relocation, wall opening modifications, and painting. The or...
installation of solar panels, rooftop, railed, grid-tied, 27 modules, 11.745 kw
Application filing for minor renovation at cellar, 1st and 2nd floor for existing two family home as per plan. no change of ues, egress and occupancy.
Minor partition work for existing office unit #5D . There is no change in use, egress and occupancy.
Hereby filing to construct a demising wall in the ground floor retail space as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, occupancy or egress.
Installation of new demising wall, removal and installation of non-bearing walls, doors and ceiling.
Herewith filing fo & ea plans of 2-story ext bldg under job#q01295506-s2. the prop. design include continuous concrete strip & isolated footing along with concrete slab on grade. this job is filed sub...
Installation of temporary 8 ft. construction fence around perimeter of lot.
Existing one and a half story, one family dwelling unit to be vertically enlarged, converted into a two family dwelling units , and fully renovated . New drywalls partitions and plumbing fixtures as p...
Remove the existing curb cut and restore original condition.address ecb violation 34566578k
Install 18' drop curb with 1'-6 splays on bothside
Filing temporary fire alarm/ standpipe in conjunction with nb app q01049852
Installation of new temporary construction fence, file in conjunction with ALT CO app#Q01307535-i1.
Application file for facade repair work as per plans. there will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
Filed herewith mechanical work type in conjunction with dob now application #q01332262-i1
Renovate existing library in room b06 - remove existing non-structural partitions - modify suspended ceiling - replace existing interior doors - new ada lift - no change in use - no change in occupanc...
interior fit-out and change of use of an existing basement-level tenant space. The space is being converted from light industrial/manufacturing use (D-2) to an assembly use (F-4) for an arcade, bar, a...
Subsequent plumbing application in conjunction with approved gc #
Fully demolition of existing one story house
Hereby filing to construct a demising wall in the ground floor retail space as shown on plans filed herewith. No change to use, occupancy or egress.
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.