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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
Proposed temporary construction fence
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. live load 300 per square feet. sid…
Filing Modifications for existing fire protection system, new recessed concealed heads and sprinkler piping in 4th floor for Post-Partum unit where indicated as per drawings herewi…
Propose plumbing work in conjunction to general construction (ot) work. no change in use occupancy or egress.
File application to install 8' height temporary construction fence for full demolition job#520454525. no change to use,egress or occupancy.
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Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed during building alteration, filed separately. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occup…
Temporary construction fence filed in conjunction with demolition application number 421776153
Plumbing and sprinkler system installations in conjunction with NB#321599267.
installation of plumbing fixtures and associated piping, installation of spk heads and branch lines
Installation of plumbing fixtures on partial cellar and ground floor as per plan.
Replacement of plumbing fixtures and new fire sprinkler system
Foundation/Earthwork application is filed for Phase II work amended under NB # 220243074 Doc 12 for vertical & horizontal enlargement for addition of hotel on Tax Lot 1102. Note th…
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. live load 300 per square feet. sid…
Masonry facade work as per plans including windowsill work to assess and address ECB Violation 34071255L and DOB VIOL 040791CD1JG01. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
Remove and replace gas services with high pressure , new curb valve box , new secondary RPZ, New Hot water heater. Replace Hot ,Cold & gas piping New out door gas meter assembly an…
Existing pool upgrade, provide new cold water piping, Filters , valves, circulation pumps, water sensors, overflow tank sand chemical treatments and associated piping. As per plans…
Hereby filing this application to propose a new laundry room located in the cellar as an accessory use to the building as per plans submitted. this app does not require a new or am…
Installation of mechanical system for entire building in conjunction with new building application # q00567413. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed enlargement of a three (3) story with cellar building to a five (5) storyresidential unit building.
Installation of 22' curb cut as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy