10,782 recent building permits filed in Queens. Updated daily from public records.
10,782 permits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.