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.
72,381 recent building permits filed in New York.
72,381 permits
Provide central air-conditioning system and humidification for the apartment. #67
Interior renovation work on the 28th floor. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work in connection with interior renovation.
Interior renovation of existing two family dwelling units. New drywall partitions and plumbing fixtures as per plans. New open patio at rear part of house. No change in use ,egress…
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Structural work
Mechanical work as shown on plans filed herewith.
Plumbing alterations in conjunction with job#M01393601. Installation of new plumbing fixtures and piping as per plan. No change to occupancy, use, or egress.
Installation of new plumbing fixtures on new and existing roughing. No change in use, occupancy or egress.
T-Mobile site modification. Installing 3 antennas and 9 RRU's on the roof. Remove 6 antennas and 9 RRU's on the roof. Remove 2 cabinets and install1 cabinet on the roof.
Standpipe modifications to floors 3-4 as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Construct detached one family residence with built in two car garage
Application filed for interior renovation of non-load bearing partitions, ceilings, and finishes on the 1st fl, 2nd fl, 3rd fl, & roof as per plans filed herewith. no change in use…
Propose front facade work (new stucco) in existing 2 family dwelling.
Plumbing work on cellar, 1st and 2nd floor. plumbing work as per plan. no change in egress, use or occupancy.
Interior renovations for apt. 30 as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Roof repair to resolve violation as per plans filed herewith
Proposed interior renovation and install new hvac units at 2nd floor only. as per plan. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of 4.4 kw solar energy system on roof. No change of occupancy, use or egress.