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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.
70,540 recent building permits filed in New York.
70,540 permits
Filing for obtaining certificate of compliance of existing a/c. no change of use, egress and occupancy.
Erection of temporary construction for demolition
Herewith filing for the interior renovation to exisiting one family house. no change to use egress or occupancy.
Replace boiler and oil burner. change grade of fuel oil from #4 to #2.
Proposed installation of temporary construction fence
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Mechanical work on the 1st floor (GMSC) as indicated on drawings.
Infill of lot line windows as indicated on drawings. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Temporary needle beam system as per drawings. needle beam system shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc bc. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.
Installation of construction equipment fence. fence to enclose area where public access is likely.
Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of temporary chute as per plans.no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of emergency heavy-duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022…
Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and pipe scaffold as per plans. all equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this…
Removal and replacement of exterior front entrance staircases at 871 Underhill Avenue. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. live load 300 lbs per square feet. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change i…
new plumbing fixtures in conjunction with alteration#B00733226
Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Installation of a drinking fountain and cosmetic repairs including acoustical ceiling tile replacement, floor tile replacement and painting.
Installation of a temporary heavy-duty sidewalk and shoring post at the cellar as per the plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, e…