New York Building Permits
63,900 recent building permits filed in New York.
63,900 permits
Interior illuminated non-advertising accessory sign - in property lines - kilwins. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
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
Installation of temporary overhead protection as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Alterations to plumbing system on 1st and 2nd floor as plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Sprinkler work on the 17th floor (corridor/lobby/boardroom) as indicated on drawings.
Installation of pv system on existing roof top. no changes to the use egress or occupancy.
Install construction fence as per plans
Pl fixtures filed in conjunction with dob now gc. no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Plumbing work in conjunction with gc work applictaion #b00665487
Application filed for installation of new indoor/outdoor units
Removal of sprinkler heads and installation of temporary sprinkler loop on the 17th floor as indicated on drawings.
Filed herewith plans and application for a new temporary plywood construction fence filed in conjunction with nb#q01374766-i1
Suspended scaffold outrigger system installation for facade repairs and inspections.
Facade repair work as per plans. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory banner on fence for pace university - in property lines. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Non- structural interior renovation to apartment #215 on the 2nd floor minor partition work replace spiral stair with new stairs. all as per plan. no change to use, egress, or occupancy. plumbing work...
Installation of interior temporary working platofrm & overhead protection shed as per plans. temporary equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy u...
PH SP B: Sprinkler modification throughout as indicated on plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
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.