New York Building Permits
63,898 recent building permits filed in New York.
63,898 permits
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof-mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of new ductwork and hvac system
Mechanical work in conjunction with application B01264675-I1
Installation of solar panels, rooftop, grid tied, railed, 14 modules, 6.09 KW
Interior renovation on basement level - partition work as per plan. Not change in use, bulk, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work related to the interior renovation to existing 2 family dwelling,alteration 1 (alt-co) to convert 2 family to 1 family dwelling., interior renovation to 1st and 2nd floor,new rear yard d...
Alteration type 2 application filed for installation commercial kitchen hood and fire suppression system. no change of use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Installation of two (2) replacement 10-ton rooftop packaged hvac units as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Herewith filing for apt 3a interior renovation. work is to modify plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Modifications to existing HVAC and ductwork as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of pv system on existing roof top. no changes to the use egress or occupancy.
Pl filing in conjunction with interior alterations. new 3pc bathroom at cellar. reloc. washer, gas dryer, h.w.h. and service sink. reloc. kitchen sink at first floor.
Erect illuminated projecting D/F advertising sign on wall. Structure filed under sepatate application # M01348318. No change of use, egress or occupancy
Hereby filing for the renovaiton of unit 9c. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Alteration type i to convert two (2) story commercial building to ground floor retail to remain and to convert second floor to two (2) family dwelling, add new second floor stairs and obtain new certi...
Interior illuminated non-advertising accessory sign - in property lines - kilwins. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Removal of existing roof done to roof deck and replace with new roof insulation and single ply membrane. remove existing steel billboard and specified roof top units. all existing roof top mechanical...
Filing for concrete baluster fence
Mechanical work of installing ac units as per plans in conjunction with gc application #b00665487. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed plumbing work in conjunction with alt-co #q01262651-i1
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in New York?
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.
Which cities in New York have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in New York?
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.