64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Filing herewith for addition of an unenclosed elevator vestibule withturnstiles and renovation of existing ramp as per plans. no change to use,occupancy, or egress.
Mechanical work for tenant fit-out of Wingstop restaurant at this location. Mechanical Systems include commercial kitchen rangehood ventilation system for tenant fit-out as shown on plans. No change i...
8369 - Replacement of a sidewalk vault structure. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.
Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filing for an installation of 8' plywood construction fence.
A proposed foundation filing in conjunction with job #: b01139764-i1 for a 5-story existing brick building with cellar. no extension.
Replacement of hvac and electrical equipment and architectural upgrades to existing metering building along with structural concrete equipment pads and framing of new roof and floor openings in existi...
Renovation of existing cellar, 1st and 2nd floor with general construction: new partitions, doors, flooring and cosmetic work; install new 3-pc bathroom in cellar; no change in use, egress or occupanc...
Existing 3 family building with interior renovation with partition work at the cellar,1st, 2nd and 3rd floor under this application.2. no change in use, means of egress or occupancy
Rigging for Industrial Rope Access
Filing construction fence.
Construction fence
Construct detached one car garage accessory to new detached two family residence on lot.
Installation of support of excavation and foundation work as per the plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Installation of 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.
installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. no change in use, occupancy or egress. all work to comply with chapter 33 of nycbc
Proposed of rusted window lintels as per plans.no change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.
Filing for new plumbing and sprinkler work associated w/tenant fit out, as per plans submitted herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Scope of work: partial renovation of single-family dwelling on 1st and 2nd floors to include new structural opening and new interior partitions as per plans.no change in use, egress or occupancy.
General construction to renovate apt 41 on the 4th floor. work will include demo of non-load bearing partitions, new partitions, & finishes, and new plumbing fixtures. 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.
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