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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.
70,540 recent building permits filed in New York.
70,540 permits
Proposed 8ft construction fence. no change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Installation of temporary plywood fence as per plan. there is no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plan. there is no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Mechanical scope in conjunction wtih interior renovation and vertical addition to the existing 3 story + basement + cellar buildingas per plans filed herewith. no chnage in use, eg…
Construction fence - applicable to new building application and demo application
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Install exterior illuminated wall sign (wing stop)
Modifications to hvac equipment on 4th floor. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection.
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Installation of temporary construction wood fence per plan submitted during alteration work.
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection.
Minor demolition with installation of new partitions on the 3rd and 4th floors (Piper Sandler) as per plans. No change to Use, Egress or Occupancy.
Installing temporary construction fence in front of property for site safety
Place & Use of an Articulating boom truck equipment for hoisting materials in conjunction of new Building construction as per NYC Chapter #33 of 2022 code. No change in Use, Egress…
Filed plumbing work for a nail salon renovation. work on 1st floor only. no change to exist. use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed minor interior modification at the first floor and second floor. no change in use, egress or occupancy is proposed in this application.
Proposed interior renovation of Foyer closet, Hall closet, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Laundry Room. No change to the use, occupancy or egress of the apartment.
Interior demolition to exist. two family dwelling. demolition to include the removal ofnon-load bearing partitions and finishes. no change to egress, use or occupancy.
Temporary construction fence for a work area to protect the public from the repairs and restoration work of building elements damaged by a fallen tree impact.
Additions, removals, and relocations of plumbing and sprinkler fixtures. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.