recent building permits…
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
Selective demolition of curtain wall window and spandrel panel for hoist tie in. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of HVAC equipment.
Full demolition on existing 1-story garage in side yard.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed second floor front horizontal enlargement to existing two story building. one family to remain. no change to egress, use group or occupancy.
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Install construction fence as per plans filed.
At cellar and 1st floor, installation of new fire hose cabinets as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, occupnacy, or egress under this application.
Installation of temporary 8' plywood construction fence as per plans
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. live load 300 lbs per square feet. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change i…
Rope access installation for facade access and inspections
Installation of ductless mini split system for heating and cooling as per plans filed herewith . no change in use egress or occupancy
Installation of ductless mini split system for heating and cooling as per plans filed herewith . no change in use egress or occupancy
Installation of ductless mini split system for heating and cooling as per plans filed herewith . no change in use egress or occupancy
Demo of one family brick structure
Exterior masonry wall repairs.
Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory sign on gate permitted under sbs app # 20230020 and approved by nyc pdc certificate# 28426 - in property lines - brooklyn navy yard clinto…
Remove illegally installed non-load bearing partition in 3rd floor front unit to address violation 35720124p.
Modification to Plumbing and Sprinkler systems as per plans filed herewith.
Herewith filed one (1) accessory car garage.
Sprinkler scope associated with retail fit out.