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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
Interior demolition of an existing office tenant space on the 2nd floor of an existing commercial and office building. selective removal of existing non-structural partitions, door…
Modification of existing elevator shaft and miscellaneous partitions removals at an existing as of right self-service storage facility. no change in existing building bulk, or egre…
The scope of work consists of interior remodeling, including new finishes, new plumbing fixtures, and minor modification to the sprinkler system. Also installing new ductwork to co…
Application file for Interior renovation of the existing first floor as per filed plans. No change in use, occupancy, egress, or lot coverage is proposed.
Installation of single boom lift in accordance with nycc 2022 chapter 33 building code. change in egress, use, or occupancy.
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Sprinkler head demolition and installation of temp sprinkler heads as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, occupancy
Foundation and earthwork specifications filed in conjunction with nb application # x01342626-i1
Interior renovation for 6th floor space for new plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith.
Herewith filed plumbing work for an enlargement and conversion of a 2-story 2-family building.
Herewith filing for mechanical modifications on the roof as per plans. no change to use occupancy or egress.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work for renovation of apartment #5c. no change in use egress or occupancy under this application.
Exterior repairs including Removal and replacement of cracked and/or spalled masonry units and deteriorated joint sealant. Repairs for limestone spall & stucco. Masonry Repointing.…
Herewith filing removal and installation of plumbing fixtures, as per plans submitted.
Propose horizontal and vertical enlargement for a 2-family detached residence. obtain a new certificate of occupancy.
Install a new split heat pump ac unit. no change of use egress or occupancy.
Ordinary facade repairs as per plans herewith filed.
File for chimney and chimney extension as per plan. no change to use, occupancy or egress.
Facade repair which includes brick crack repair,lintel replacement and thorocoat as per plans.no change in building use, occupancy or egress
Modifications to the existing plumbing system on the 3rd and 4th floors (Piper Sandler) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.