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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
Illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - in property lines - cvs. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Equipment use: single 6000 # capacity personnel hoist during nb const, filed sep. hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc bc. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this app…
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof-mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Partial renovation of an ex. mixed-use building with interior partition and plumbing work to repair fire damage. scope also includes replacement of windows. plumbing under subseque…
Temporary structures for soccer watch party event. Structures removed at the end of the programing. No changes to existing structures, use or egress.
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Application filing for minor renovation at cellar, 1st & 2nd floor for existing one family home. no change of use, egress and occupancy.
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
exterior renovation of exist. two family building work on OSP with install new awning , no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Minor partition work with general carpentry t 2H . No change to use , bulk or egress
Solomon Group to erect a temporary structure (FIFA Booth #1319) within an existing exhibition building for FANATICS FEST 2026. Scheduled construction to begin on 07/09 and end on 0…
Modifications to plumbing / sprinkler system for interior demo, install TCSP on 26 & 27th floor
Interior renovation of 4th floor exam room as per plans. no change to use, egress oroccupancy.
mechanical equipment to assist with demolition of 2 story structure.
Demolition of plumbing and sprinkler fixtures and piping on 46th floor with associated TCSP to protect building core
Scope of work includes the demolition and construction of a new storefront system and minor repairs and refinishing of existing facade elements. no change to use, occupancy or egre…
Direct replacement of 6 split system ac units located in attic space of existing church space. replacement of 6 condensing units at osp. no change in bulk, use, occupancy and/or eg…
Modification to Plumbing and Sprinkler Systems as per plans filed herewith. No change of use, occupancy, or egress
Demolition taking place on the 3rd floor per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
ALT-CO application to convert use/occupancy of the partial 3rd and 4th floors from UG 17D (Pre-COY) RES JLWQA to Zoning UG VII and Building Code Occupancy Group B OFFICES. No chang…
Bobcat s250(o.w. 7723 lb)for debris removal, truck loading,slab on grade cracking and backfilg; cat 305 cr mini excvtr(o.w. 12688lb)for debris remvl, truck loadg,slab on grde crack…