64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Filing for Plumbing work type for existing 1 family dwelling. No change in egress, use and occupancy.
Installation of PV System on existing rooftop. No changes to Egress or use of occupancy.
Installation of support of excavation and foundation work as per the plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Filed to propose wet bar and replacement of bathroom plumbing fixtures at first floor apartment.
Construction of mat foundation, footing & grade beam for a four-story mixed-used building.
plumbing modifications taking place on the 5th floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Herewith filing mechanical work for proposed restaurant building. filed in conjuction with nb # q00883871-i1.
Renovation of an existing apartment. A new masonry opening is proposed. No change of use, occupancy or egress.
Facade work for hoist openings as shown on the plans.
Propose new 6-story w/ cellar mixed-use building. obtain new co. all related filings filed subsequently.
Mechanical work as shown on plans
Construction of interior partition and doorway.
Relocate sp heads in cel, 1-3. removal of ex. gas-fired water heaters + assoc. piping. reroute ex. domestic hot + cw piping. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Propose installation of heat pumps, heat exchangers tanks, circulating pump, fan coils and associated duct work as per plan in conjunction with Alt-CO-GC # X00781082-I1.
The ob-134 oakwood beach wrrf power distribution improvements project includes replacement of existing supply and exhaust fans and associated ductwork in existing metering building.
RESOLVE ECB VIOLATIONS: 39176897X, 39176898H AND 39176899J; RENOVATION OF EXISTING CELLAR WITH PLUMBING WORK: NEW 3-PC BATHROOM, BOILER AND HOT WATER HEATER iN CELLAR; NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCU...
Filing for sprinkler work associated with the interior demo of the 30th floor as per plans.
Mechanical subsequent application for Q01198580-I1. Adding AC split systems
Removal and construction of interior partitions, doors and ceilings as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Removal of the existing window assembly, partial closure of the opening to include installation of new interior and exterior wall, and installation of a new window.
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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