64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
Plumbing work in conjunction with interior renovation of existing 2-family. no change of use, egress and occupancy.
Construction of mat foundation, footing & grade beam for a four-story mixed-used building.
Filed to propose wet bar and replacement of bathroom plumbing fixtures at first floor apartment.
Installation of support of excavation and foundation work as per the plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Temporary plywood construction fence in conjunction with alt#q01287618-i1.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Replacement of chiller and dedicated outside air unit.
Installation of PV System on existing rooftop. No changes to Egress or use of occupancy.
Plumbing work for nail salon
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.
Installation of pv system on existing rooftop. no changes to egress or use of occupancy.
Filing for Plumbing work type for existing 1 family dwelling. No change in egress, use and occupancy.
Interior renovation of existing 2-family dwelling. Works including installation 3-pieces of bathroom at basement. No change in use, egress and occupancy.
Install exterior non-illuminated wall sign (the tiny scientist)
Installation of a material hoist as per drawings. hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc bldg code. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.
Rpl concrete slabs at parking garage entrance & ramps, & rpl steel supports at garage entrance as per plans. remedial work is in conjuction w/ ewo viol#feu10401ff & to correct partial vacate assoc w/...
Modification of mechanical systems on parts of Sub Cellar, Cellar, mezzanine, 23, 24, 51, 52 and Roof as indicated on attached plans. There is no change in occupancy, use or egress.
'the ob-134 oakwood beach wrrf power distribution improvements project includes flood barrier upgrades to existing microstrainer building.
Application is filed for the Interior renovation of the existing 2-story building. Interior Alteration to include the modification of plumbing fixtures, mechanical equipment, and Elevator replacement.
Proposed structure work type for horizontal & vertical extension to establish a 3-story building w/ penhouse & basement, in conjunction with alt-co application number b00887998-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.