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New York has 63,898 active building permits on file, with 22,353 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the pipeline. Manhattan leads with 24,739 permits, followed by Brooklyn at 16,114 and Queens at 10,604. The Bronx and Staten Island combined account for another 9,456 permits. Plumbing work dominates the permit activity with 10,072 permits, followed by renovation projects at 8,649 permits and roofing at 5,396 permits. HVAC systems account for another 2,835 permits. These numbers show where the actual job opportunities are. Contractors who monitor permit data get ahead of the competition. You see projects before they hit the street. You can target property owners and general contractors while they're still in the planning stage, not after three other crews have already quoted the job.
Building permits are filed before work starts. When a permit is issued, the property owner or GC has already committed budget and timeline. You can identify these projects through permit databases, then reach out directly to the property owner or general contractor listed on the permit. This puts you ahead of crews who wait for bids to go out publicly. Set up regular searches for permit types relevant to your trade (plumbing, roofing, HVAC, electrical) in your service areas, and follow up within days of filing.
Manhattan has the most active construction market with 24,739 permits on file. Brooklyn follows with 16,114 permits, making it the second-largest opportunity area. Queens has 10,604 permits. Together, these three boroughs account for about 85% of all permit activity in New York. The Bronx has 6,382 permits and Staten Island has 3,074 permits. If you're looking to concentrate your lead generation efforts, Manhattan and Brooklyn offer the highest volume of active projects.
Plumbing permits are the most common specific trade, with 10,072 permits filed. Renovation work accounts for 8,649 permits, which often include multiple trade scopes. Roofing represents 5,396 permits. HVAC systems are tied to 2,835 permits. General and miscellaneous permit categories make up the remainder. If you're a plumber or plumbing contractor, the volume is there. Roofers and HVAC crews also have consistent opportunity. General contractors can find work across all categories by monitoring renovation and miscellaneous permits in their service areas.
70,540 recent building permits filed in New York.
70,540 permits
Installation of temporary 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.
Installation of sidewalk shed in conjunction with facade job# m01410814. no change in use egress or occupacny. we shall comply
Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. all equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Herewith filing for mechanical modifications on the roof as per plans. no change to use occupancy or egress.
Erect illuminated d/f accessory business projecting sign reading chase with octagon logo
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Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - in property lines - cvs. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Herewith filing sprinkler modifications as per plans. no change in use egress or occupancy
Erect illuminated accessory business wall sign reading chase with octagon logo
Suspended scaffold installation for facade repairs and inspections
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 nyc building code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this app…
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 nyc building code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this app…
Erect illuminated accessory business wall sign reading chase with octagon logo
Installation of heavy-duty sidewalk shed for new building as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of t…
Installation and use of temporary knuckleboom as per plans filed herewith. no change in use egress, or occupancy.
Installation of temporary chain link fence as per plans. chain link fence shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 nyc building code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under th…
Installation of a temporary 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…
Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - drive-thru pharmacy dept. within. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Suspended scaffold in order to perform close-up inspections and facade repairs. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.
Installation of temporary chain link fence as per plans. chain link fence shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 nyc building code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under th…
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy