64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
APPLICATION TO FILE TO RENOVATE EXISTING 2ND FLOOR OF THE BUILDING-Plumbing work. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT. 1 NYC DOB JOB#300246570 FOR NEW C Of O. PROPOSED USE: NO CHANGE-ONLY RENOVA...
Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Install (3) new sprinkler heads and relocate (6) existing sprinkler heads and associated piping each on the 25, 26 and 28th Floors as per plans (DLA Pip...
Interior Renovation of Apt. 12D on the 12th floor, including one sink replacement at same location and one sink relocation. No chage to egress, use or occupancy. The proposed work has no effect on the...
Removal plumbing/sprinkler components throughout building as per plans. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy as part of this application.
Alteration of existing domestic water, sanitary, and gas systems. Restroom fixtures were replaced with new in the same locations. Provide water and sanitary for new water heater and (2) new sinks. Exi...
Sprinkler work as shown on plans filed herewith.
Partial interior renovation of apartment 3f. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of a heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans during general construction work. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of nyc building code of 2022...
Installation of ductwork, ac units, diffusers, fans, and related mechanical piping on 27th floor office space per plans no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Modification to the existing plumbing system on the 45th floor as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work related to the interior renovation of apartment 15lm located on the 15th floor. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Interior alterations to existing 2 family house. New mechanical split units. New lighting and replacement of select windows. No change to use or egress.
Facade repairs, no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Hereby filing for the interior non load bearing demolition of an existing eating and drinking establishment with minimal storefront replacement. no change to use occupancy or egress.
Plumbing work related to the interior renovation to existing 2 family dwelling,alteration 1 (alt-co) to convert 2 family to 1 family dwelling
On the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obtained.
On the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obtained.
Filing herewith facade work, cladding replacement at existing Citi Bank. No building structure work. No change in use egress or occupancy.
Combination of adjacent 5th floor apartments 5t and 5u under tpp 3of97. selective removal and installation of nonload-bearing partitions. plumbing to be filed under separate application. no change in...
Proposed plumbing work in conjunction with dob now job number b01358575-i1
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.