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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.
70,540 recent building permits filed in New York.
70,540 permits
Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall - ebb & bloom cafe. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Filing for Fence as shown on plans.
Sprinkler work herewith being filed in conjunction with an alteration application for an existing commercial space on the 17th floor blueprint 2026
MPP #326. Mechanical work as shown on plans filed herewith.
Renovation of existing commercial space to replace the hood system and ductwork system, etc.
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Suspended scaffold outrigger system for exterior facade repair work at 75 vanderbilt avenue, staten island, ny 10304
Filing for obtaining certificate of compliance of existing a/c. no change of use, egress and occupancy.
Work to apt 9b/10a on the 9th and 10th floors of an existing 17-story, multiple dwelling building. alterations to include replaced, relocated and removed plumbing fixtures. no chan…
Construction fence as per drawings. construction fence shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc bc. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. dot permits by others f…
Proposed temporary construction fence. no change to egress or occupancy
Interior renovation to ex. apartment 6c. demolish and construct non-structural partitions, doors, fixtures and finishes. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Install temporary fence during construction as per plans filed.
Filing for obtaining certificate of compliance of existing a/c. no change of use, egress and occupancy.
Interior renovation related to finish and fixture upgrades in all units on the 8th floor. there is no change to existing use, egress, or occupancy.
Interior renovation of existing two family house. obtain new c of o
Mechanical demolition on 3rd floor as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Removal of interior partitions to create one large loft like dwelling, one 3 piece bathroom and kitchen to remain. No change to occupancy, use or egress.
General construction as per plans filed herewith. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
File plumbing work at existing 3-family building to install new gas hwh, boiler and related pipes as per plan. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Renovation of existing kitchen in Apt. 1027/1028 on 10th floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy. PL work will be filed subsequently.