64,113 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,113 permits
Removal and replacement of the existing steam supplied hot water generation to a direct natural gas fired water heating system. additional supply and return piping at cellar level. no change to existi...
Interior renovation of 12-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: renovation of interior units and corridors; no changes to use, egress, or occupancy.
Install new sprinkler system in conjunction with new building
Renovation of existing cellar, first fl store & second floor apartments. Work to include replacement of existing windows, non-structural interior demolition, new partitions, new ceilings, and finishes...
Structural framing plans for proposed staircase in the existing 1-story building. the scope of work involves only steel framing for staircase opening. no other work. this job is filed in conjunction t...
Application filed to proposed powder room and accessory storage. plumbing work for reference & to be filed under separate application. in order to rectify ecb violations #39133088x, #39133099l, & #391...
Installation of roof protection as per plans. all equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application.
PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION ON 1st FLOOR ONLY FOR AN EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK BUILDING WITH CELLAR & MEZZANINE.AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Installation of single-dual personnel/material hoist car as per plans during construction. hoist shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this applic...
Renovation of existing 4-story residential building, including replacement of mechincal and plumbing systems, and envelope alterations. no change in occupancy or egress
Suspended scaffold outrigger system for exterior facade repairs work at 802 dean street, brooklyn.
Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy. shall comply with chapter#33 of 2022 nyc building code.
Installation of new intake and exhaust vent piping for proposed gas domestic hot water heaters. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
FILING PAA to revise controlled inspection list only, no change in plans, work, scope, or cost proposed under this PAA, adding structural stability to special inspection list under this action
Interior renovation of ex. building, new finishes & replacement of wind/doors. roof replacement. replacement of kitchen/bath fixtures. new led int/ ext lighting. minor masonry & facade work. no change...
Combining two units 20a and 20d on the 20th fl, interior renovation, pl work under subsequent filing
Herewith file for the installation of temporay plywood construction fence in conjunction with main job# b01291644-i1
**interior renovation** removal and installation of non-bearing partitions at specific location(s) such as entry, kitchen, living room, and master bedroom, new lighting layout, millwork(s), general wi...
Balcony installation 2nd story level building exterior at exposure#1, #2 and #3 as per plan. No interior work with this investigation report. No change in use, egress & occupancy.
To install an internal water main to serve new buildings located at 4285 (lot 2o) and 4305 (lot 10) arthur kill road. water main service connection to city main at 4295 arthur kill road, (lot 15).
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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