64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
Filing modification of existing sprinkler system to the existing building as per plan filed herewith. No change to use, egress, and occupancy.
Suspended Scaffold for Facade Restoration as Shown on Plans
Installation of 300psf sidewalk shed as per plans. all equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc code 2022. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.
Installation of supported scaffolding for facade repairs.
Installation of Solar panels on existing roof structure, No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Install a new sprinkler system for the renovation of the laundromat.
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Installation of temporary 8' high chain link fence for the alteration of an existing one-family residence.
Alt. GC filed for interior renovation demo and to erect new non-load-bearing partition, doors, flooring, millwork and finishes. No change in use, egress and occupancy.
Installation of solar panels, rooftop, grid tied, railed, 17 modules, 7.395 KW
Structural work filed in conjunction with the eating & drinking establishment renovation as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy under this application
Plumbing Application for renovation of first floor bathroom and renovation of a full three-piece bathroom on the second floor. Demolish shower in cellar bathroom.
Decommission of existing VERIZON site on the facade and 18th floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Gas connection to replacement boilers.
filing foundation work type in conjunction with alt job# Q01266902I1
Renovation work to include partitions and finish work including general construction work on Apt M1602 as indicated on plans herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Installation of temporary construction fence at front and rear of property
Reconstruction of lot line wall. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Modification of plumbing system as shown on plans
Installation of awning on front building facade at 1st floor level for existing store.
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.