63,521 recent building permits filed in New York.
63,521 permits
Propose to gut rehab an existing masonry structure with floor system, including replacement of the exist. structural & nonstructural bldg. elements such as rotted floor joists, rus…
Vertical and horizontal enlargement of existing 3 story mixed use building
Interior and exterior renovations to existing building including installation and replacement of finishes, minor masonry repairs and facade work. No change in use, egress or occupa…
Modifications to the existing mechanical system. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Proposed structure work type for horizontal & vertical extension to establish a 3-story building w/ penhouse & basement, in conjunction with alt-co application number b00887998-i1
Application filed herewith for horizontal and vertical enlargement to existing one family residence. application also to convert existing one family to two family residence.
'the ob-134 oakwood beach wrrf power distribution improvements project includes flood barrier upgrades to existing microstrainer building.
Installation of a temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this applic…
Structural in conjuction with new building job number# b00872449-i1
Mechanical work in conjunction with renovation of 6-story nycha multiple dwelling throughout: installation of new air-conditioning systems, ventilation systems and miscellanceous h…
Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with thi…
Replacement of hvac and electrical equipment and architectural upgrades to existing metering building along with structural concrete equipment pads and framing of new roof and floo…
Construct detached two-family residence with accessory off street parking for two cars and detached garage (filed under separate application)
1A Elev.: Sprinkler and plumbing modification to accommodate alteration to the existing elevator doors and lobbies as per plans. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Filing herewith for the super structure for vertical expansion.
Interior renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: replacement of existing kitchen and bathroom fxitures on existing rough-in. no change i…
Construct detached one car garage accessory to new detached two family residence on lot.
St work in conj w/ alt-co # x00781015-i1 to gutt rehab an existing masonry structure with floor system, including replacement of the existing structural & nonstructural building el…
Propose installation of heat pumps, heat exchangers tanks, circulating pump, fan coils and associated duct work as per plan in conjunction with Alt-CO-GC # X00781082-I1.
Plumbing work filed in conjunction with renovation of 5-story nycha multiple dwelling as part of the nycha pact renovation: installation of new sanitary, storm, domestic water, san…
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.