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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.
71,791 recent building permits filed in New York.
71,791 permits
Interior renovation at cellar floor. reconfiguration of basement laylout. no change in egress, occupancy or use group. no addition of floor area or lot coverage.
Proposing to reconstruct existing one family home by installing a new roof with frame new ( Horizontal ) side enlargement with all bearing and non bearing elements as per plans fil…
Replacing condensing unit in kind
mechanical means to assist with demolition and loading out of debris
Phase 3.4 n9: modify existing sprinkler system in conjunction with building alteration.
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General construction for ADM Law on 9th floor
Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - in property lines - dunkin'. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - in property lines - dunkin'. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Install exterior non-illuminated wall sign (kipp nyc)
Install fire sprinkler system in renovation work on livonia ave as per plan.
Removal and installation of interior partitions and ceilings, convenience stairs, facade , and storefront. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
New bathroom in cellar and interior renovation
Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory sign for bronx tremont park school - in property lines - z. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Removal/installation of non-load-bearing interior partitions. Structural reinforcement for the openings. Cosmetic finishes for floor, walls, and ceiling. No change in egress, occup…
It is proposed to modify existing mechanical system and install new mechanical equipments and ductwork as shown on plans. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Removal and installation of toilet exhausts, mechanical ductwork, and ac units.
Filing herewith modification to the existing sprinkler system and standpipe system as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filing herewith modification to the existing sprinkler system and standpipe system as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Modification/addition to plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed temporary plywood construction fence in conjunction with alt#q01337564-i1