64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
Filing for interior renovation of building amenity space as per plans submitted herewith.
Foundation work for helical pile installation to support new concrete mat for generator. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Application filed for plumbing work of existing apt 22j in residentialbuilding. work includes:- new toilet and vanity in existing rough.- no change to use, occupancy, or egress.
General construction works as shown on plans filed herewith. No Change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Renovation of apt 2d filed in conjunction with dob now pl. no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Pl fixtures in apt 2d filed in conjunction with dob now gc . no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Propose installation of (3) air-cooled condensing units. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Temporary construction fence
Plumbing modifications to include interior demo work as per plans filed herewith. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Floor opening infill at 1st floor level as per plans.
Removal plumbing/sprinkler components throughout building as per plans. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy as part of this application.
Interior renovation of existing apartment at second floor
Installation of construction fence during alteration construction, filed separately. construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy or egress un...
Application filed for sprinkler modifications/additions on the 22nd floor as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Propose to perform interior renovations for removal and construction of non-load bearing partitions and finishes as per plan. No exterior work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
legalization of work done without permit for vertical/horizontal enlargement and for proposed rear deck and balcony ,new WINDOWS in existing 1 family house
Pl work filed in conjunction with dob now gc. no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Installation of outrigger platform in accordance with nycc 2022 chapter 33 buliding code. no change in egress, use, or occupancy.
Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. work shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.
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.