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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.
71,126 recent building permits filed in New York.
71,126 permits
8' temporary plywood construction fence located outside property line at front of lot but within 3' of property line.
Reinforcement of deteriorated existing cinder concrete slabs at the 15th floor and roof via the installation of new under-slab steel support members. localized patching of the unde…
Replace two existing toilet rooms with two accessible toilet rooms. Condensate for new split system. No change to egress, occupancy or use due to this filing.
To resolve ecb violation # 39151842h & 39151843j and to remove partial stop work order for work without permit by restoring space to original state. see comments for detailed descr…
Plumbing and sprinkler scope of work related to change of use of cellar and addition of ph on fourth floor
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Direct replacement in existing doctor's office.
Installation of soe and foundation involved in partial demo as per the plans filed herewith. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Enlargement of existing detached garage, we are also filing to address ECB Violations: 39159355R; 39159517K.
Installation of 300psf sidewalk shed as per plans. all equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc code 2022. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.
Install sprinkler heads off existing sprinkler/standpipe system as per plans. no change to use, occupancy or egress.
1. remove non load bearing partition in the cellar as per plan.2. create 2 pcs bathroom enclosure in the cellar.3. create storage room in the cellar.
New ductwork. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Parapet repairs and alternate roof replacement as shown on the drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Structural work in conjunction to the ALT-CO application B01264675-I1
Herewith file to renovate restaurant. work includes new non-load bearing wall, new plumbing fixtures, new floor covering, and general construction. no change in use, egress, and oc…
Remove/Discard: Existing Light Fixtures/Steel hatches/VCT Flooring/Ceramic Wall Tile/Shower Pan/Stone Wall/Existing Door/Frame/Paint and associated hardware. Install new door/wood…
Installation of a drywell installation at front yard, filed in conjuntion with the Alt-GC Application.
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code.live loa…
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. live l…