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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 demo & reno of non-load bearing partitions, walls, doors, ceiling and finishes as indicated on plans.
Plumbing demolition as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy
Replace oil burner on existing boiler and change grade of fuel oil from #4 to #2,
Modification/addition to sprinkler system and related piping as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Garage repair work. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
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subsequent filing for plumbing works.
Installing new Plumbing fixture
Mechanical work type hereby filed subsequent to the Alt. CO / NB application: B01205418-I1
Hands-on FISP inspection
Bobst 4 cardiology: modification to hvac ductwork and piping to accommodate the cardiology suite renovation the existing hospital building. no change to zoning, use, egress or occu…
Install complete domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems throughout the building, including all required piping, fixtures, equipment connections, val…
Construct a two-family residence with built-in one car garage
Install complete domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, waste and vent systems throughout the building, including all required piping, fixtures, equipment connections, val…
Apt 10:removal of non-loadbearing partitions and erect new partitions; remodeling existing 4 bathrooms &laundry room. new drop ceilings in areas with new recessed lighting. no chan…
Minor mh work as per plans.
Filing for facade, masonry and exterior repairs as per drawings. no change in use, egress or occupancy is invovled under this application.
Non-illuminated non-advertising identification sign for community use facility - in property lines - family medicine primary care. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Non-illuminated non-advertising identification sign for community use facility - in property lines - medical office. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of solar panels on exisitng roof. no change in use, occupancy, or egress. no change in bulk
Replace , relocate & add new plumbing fixtures on the 2nd flr. No change to use, bulk or egress