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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
Structural work type filed in association with alt-co application #x00539958.
Install sprinkler system per the plans filed herewith and in conjunction with NB#210178476. The system is hydraulically calculated. There is no change in use occupancy or egress.
Installation of temporary dry standpipe system for use during construction of new building. Filed in conjunction with NB application #121190736.
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…
New installation of curb cut as per plans.
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Fully demolition of existing two story masonry house.
legalization of full demolition of garage
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. live load 300 per square feet. sid…
Structural work for 4 story new building with Cellar.
Filed herewith; residential sprinkler plan
Installation of 120 l.f of Temporary Construction Fence , at the building , No change of Use or Egress Or Occupancy of the building. the aplication is filed in conjunction with DOB…
Foundation work as per plans filed, in conjunction with NB # B00848051-I1
Propose installation of one (1) 3-ton VRF heat pump system. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed mechanical works only on open space, cellar, 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor, roof. as per plan. in conjunction with dob now gc job no: q00738281-i1.
Related structural framing work for tenant build out.
Filing for minor structural work as per proposed plans submitted
Exterior facade repairs and reconstruction as necessary and per plans submitted. No Change in use, occupancy or egress proposed under this application.
Structural specifications filed in conjunction with gc application #b01206898-i1.
Standpipe alteration filed for renovation of existing retail and addition of proposed community facility
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…