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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.
71,803 recent building permits filed in New York.
71,803 permits
Mechanical work for ADM Law on 9th floor
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.
Interior renovation of existing 2-story building involved in plumbing & general construction work as per plan filed herewith. cure ecb violation#39180487p. no change in use, occupa…
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…
Install New three fixture Bathroom renovation at Cellar and 2nd floor
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Full demolition to a two story building
Support of excavation work filed in conjunction with new 5-story and cellar mixed use building
Installation of plywood fence in conjunction with m01404631-i1. no change to use, occupancy or egress
Use of temporary manlift construction equipment as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB M01394768-I1.
Temporary standpipe for new building
Work filed to address ecb violaton issued # 039181752l
Installation of core platforms as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB M01394768-I1.
Underground plumbing for new building
Full demolition on existing 1-story garage in rear yard.
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.
Remove (2) ceiling hung unit heaters. Install (2) wall hung air curtains over existing vestibule doors, (1) wall hung unit heater
Remove and replace sprinkler and plumbing piping and fixtures on 7th floor for 7th floor tenant renovations including piping in 6th floor ceiling.
SOE for Vaults at PS 13R.
Relocate: 1 dishwasher, 1 refrigerator, 1 sink, and 1 ranger. move: none. no sprinkler work applicable to this application. no change to use, egress, or occupancy.
facade restoration on rear of building only -