64,113 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,113 permits
Removal plumbing/sprinkler components throughout building as per plans. There is no change in use, egress or occupancy as part of this application.
Alteration of existing domestic water, sanitary, and gas systems. Restroom fixtures were replaced with new in the same locations. Provide water and sanitary for new water heater and (2) new sinks. Exi...
Filing for interior renovation of apartments #5, #9 & #13.repair/replace existing partition walls (spackle & sand as needed) new paint, new flooring, new interior doors,replace existing kitchen applia...
Plumbing work in connection to the renovation of an existing One Family Dwelling.
Sprinkler work as shown on plans filed herewith.
Installation of a heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans during general construction work. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of nyc building code of 2022...
Plumbing modifications to include interior demo work as per plans filed herewith. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Interior alterations to existing 2 family house. New mechanical split units. New lighting and replacement of select windows. No change to use or egress.
Facade repairs, no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Plumbing work related to the interior renovation to existing 2 family dwelling,alteration 1 (alt-co) to convert 2 family to 1 family dwelling
On the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obtained.
Interior Renovation of Apt. 12D on the 12th floor, including one sink replacement at same location and one sink relocation. No chage to egress, use or occupancy. The proposed work has no effect on the...
On the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obtained.
Erect an illuminated sign on wall.not within view of arterial highway or public park 1/2 acre or more. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Replaced air cooled condensing units on for the existing building in order to remove fdny violation#011728051z,#011739644h & #011624207j, no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Replace the existing 1st floor windows at front (3) & south side (1) with new window panels as per plan
Proposed mechanical work as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
It is proposed to file for underpinning work as shown on plans for a proposed new nine (9) story residential building as shown on plans
Application filed herewith to correct pw3 cost amount established under job application: 321555063. no change of use, egress, or certificate of occupancy.
Modifications to existing HVAC system; Selective installation of new ductwork / replacement of existing ductwork on the 7th Floor as per plans (Publicis - West Side Project.) No change to use, egress...
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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