64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Pre-tenant work-- modifications to existing sprinkler system in conjunction with demo/bathroom fitout. install tcsp as per plans.
Interior renovation of an existing restaurant with new restrooms, partitions, and finishes
Direct replacement of (3) gas fired boilers.
Minor plumbing modification as per plans, no change in use, egress, or occupancy (bollards)
Removal + relocation of non load bearing interior partitions as per plans.
installation of a temporary construction fence
8369 - Replacement of a sidewalk vault structure. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.
Subsequent filing of structural work type for installation of dumbwaiter at the existing U.G6 restaurant. No change in egress & occupancy.
Proposed new light gauge metal joist stud wall w/ floor framing structure in conjunction to gc filing b01251772-i1.
Facade repair as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Parking Garage Structure Repair Program. No change to Use, Egress Or Occupancy.
Construction of new 4 story concrete commercial and residential building
Structural design for different structural components of this building as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress and occupancy,
Replacement of [4] rooftop units on the roof of an exisiting 1 story commercial building.
Installation of 8ft construction fence.
11 Story + cellar new building
Application filed for sprinkler additions/modifications on the 7th floor as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Plumbing modifications to the 19C/20M floor as per plans filed herewith. No change is use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work at apt 4e at partial 4th floor as per plans filed herewith
Herewith filing foundation work as per plans.
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.