64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Installation of temporary construction fence for hs 415q at 57-00 223 street, queens as indicated on plans. there will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
Additions/Modifications of sprinkler heads and associated piping. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Mechanical modifications as per plans filed herewith for 49th floor (Construction), 69th floor (Marketing). No change in use, egress or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with DOB Now jobs M01315064 & M0...
Installation of construction fence during construction, filed separately. construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this ap...
Filing herewith administrative application illustrating structural slab openings at lower and upper concourse and at garage roof/plaza level (at Damrosch Park) to make way for new theater building/str...
Plumbing work associated with restaurant tenant space on cellar and 1st floor, as shown on plans filed herewith.
Filed to propose kitchen plumbing fixtures at first floor apartment.
Modifications to the existing sprinkler system on the 13th floor (Buildout) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing specifications filed in conjunction with gc application b01343422-i1
Temporary structures for a red carpet at JRP plaza. Removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.
Beta-max hoist installed in order to lift material to perform facade repairs. sidewalk shed filed under separate application.
installation of pipe scaffolding. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycbc
mechanical means will be used to assist with demolition from grade, and exterior of of structure.
New plumbing fixtures and associated piping, new water and gas services, new sewer service, new detention for storm water all for new family dwelling.
Interior renovation with minor structural work. no certificate of record on file. hpd i-card indicates 3-family, converting to 2-family. related job filings - b00660397-i1, b00721102-i1
Filing Sprinkler and Standpipe plans in conjunction with NB #B00695240-I1
St work in conj w/ alt-co # x00781082 to gutt rehab an existing masonry structure with floor system, including replacement of the existing structural & nonstructural building elements such as rotted f...
Vertical and horizontal enlargement of existing 3 story mixed use building
Structural in conjuction with new building job number# b00872449-i1
Interior renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: replacement of existing kitchen and bathroom fxitures on existing rough-in. no change in use, egress or occ...
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.