64,113 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,113 permits
Modification to existing sprinkler system as indicated on plans
File structural application in conjunction with alt-co nb job # b01174363-i1.
proposed installation of a new emergency generator on the site, as per the plan. No changes to use, occupancy, or egress.
Installation of new supplemental cooling split system in 1st floor kitchen and surrounding area of Cafeteria.
Installation of mechanical systems and commercial cooking system in kitchen as per plans. No change in egress, occupancy, or use. In conjunction with M00945537, M00928456, M00928394.
Mechanical worktype filed for Generator filed separately under subsequent filing B01083521-Z1.
Ahb egen: addition of dunnage for emergency generator and equipment on the roof, the renovation of the stair to the roof level, the extension of the walkway on the first floor, footing for udg tank.
PROPOSED: Interior renovation at cellar level, new bench footing, vapor barrier, new tiles, replace old metal columns with new 4 Column, new reinforced concrete spread footing. Lower the lavel of cell...
Installation of temporary construction fence
To relocate two bathroom fixtures in existing assembly space. no change in use egress or occupancy. all gc work to be filed under initial application.
Sterile Process Room, Interior renovation in existing space: new ceiling, flooring, doors, lighting millwork including installation of sterile equipment at Sterile Process Room at 6th Floor. no change...
Plumbing work associated with alteration of proposed restaurant.
APPLICATION TO FILE TO RENOVATE EXISTING 2ND FLOOR OF THE BUILDING-Plumbing work. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT. 1 NYC DOB JOB#300246570 FOR NEW C Of O. PROPOSED USE: NO CHANGE-ONLY RENOVA...
Plumbing modifications taking place on the 39th Floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in Use, Egress or Occupancy.
Interior office fit out as per plans filed herewith for 49th floor (Construction), 69th floor (Marketing). No change in use, egress or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with DOB Now M01315067 & M0131508...
Propose to perform interior renovations for removal and construction of non-load bearing partitions and finishes as per plan. No exterior work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Modifications to the existing Sprinkler System: Install (3) new sprinkler heads and relocate (6) existing sprinkler heads and associated piping each on the 25, 26 and 28th Floors as per plans (DLA Pip...
Installation of construction fence during construction, filed separately. construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this ap...
Filing herewith plumbing work associated with tenant fit out
Removal plumbing/sprinkler components throughout building as per plans. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy as part of this application.
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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