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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.
71,126 recent building permits filed in New York.
71,126 permits
Convert (1) medical suite of offices into two (2) class a apartments at the basement, all as per plans. plumbing work to be filed separately. no change in egress. obtain a new amen…
Replace (1) new hot water heater. no change in means of egress, use group, or occupancy.
Installation of a temporary 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 this…
The project consists of plumbing work in conjunction with the interior renovation as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Interior renovation of exisitng UG6 Easting and drinking establishment as per plan. Removal of interior finishes and, interior construction and new door on storefront as per plan.…
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Facade repairs as shown on the drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Install plumbing fixtures and related piping as per plans
Soe filed in conjunction with nb # b01308806-i1
Installation of 728' new sidewalk shed as indicated on plans. there will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application
Removal and relocation of existing non-load bearing partitions within cellar storage and commercial spaces at 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors and 4th floor north office. Removal and capping o…
Legalize Emergency Generator as per plans filed wherewith. No new work associated with this filing. No change in egress use or occupancy
Proposed foundation work filing # b01275828-s7 in conjunction with g/c filing # b01275828-i1
Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with dob now application #q01337680-i1. fence shall comply with chapter 33 of the nyc building code.
Mechanical means filing submitted for the use of mechanical equipment on grade for debris removal - to address Violation #39542191L and Stop Work Order #4A03321.. Filed in conjunct…
Construction fence in conjunction with enlargement at brooklyn public library.
Temporary plywood construction fence to secure site for future construction in conjunction with app # q01306600-i1 and q01317549-i1
Erection of a new 6 story + cellar residential building
Construction fence
Filing temporary construction fence to enclose property
Facade repairs to comply with local law 11/98. no change in use, egress or occupancy.