64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: installation of new sanitary, storm, domestic water, sanitary vent and gas p...
Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: installation of new sanitary, storm, domestic water, sanitary vent and gas p...
Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation of 6-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: installation of new sanitary, storm, domestic water, sanitary vent and gas p...
Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: installation of new sanitary, storm, domestic water, sanitary vent and gas p...
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...
Interior renovation of 6-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...
Mechanical work in conjunction with renovation of 6-story nycha multiple dwelling throughout: installation of new air-conditioning systems, ventilation systems and miscellanceous hvac work; no changes...
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...
Installation of a temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Interior and exterior renovations to existing building including installation and replacement of finishes, minor masonry repairs and facade work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Sprinkler and plumbing work for nb
Interior removal of walls, doors, floor finishes, and ceilings on all floors; removal of windows and non-structural masonry wall infill; roof waterproof membrane assembly to the existing roof slab; an...
Limited exterior repairs as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Legalization of two story rear extension to address violations (installation of plumbing fixtures). no change in use, egress or occupancy filed with this application.
Filing Sprinkler and Standpipe plans in conjunction with NB #B00695240-I1
Installation of existing deployable stage roof, temporary performance platform, bleachers, decking, tenting. No alteration to existing structures for Summer Stage Concerts. A TPA permit is required.
Installation of domestic water heating system for space heating and all associated piping.
Plumbing & sprinkler specifications filed in conjunction with gc application #b00903381-i1
Installation of supported pipe scaffold as indicated on plans. there will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
Installation of construction fence shed as per plan. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
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.
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