62,361 recent building permits filed in New York.
62,361 permits
Plumbing specifications filed in conjunction with gc application b01290227-i1
Conversion of an existing two-family townhouse into a single-family residence. Proposed work includes the interior renovation and reconfiguration of existing spaces, including the…
Structural work filed in conjunction with the eating & drinking establishment renovation as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy under this application
Existing 1 family house with mechanical work at basement,1 st and 2nd floor. job filed to related to alt2application # b01355516-i1.2. no change in use, means of egress or occupanc…
Filing herewith for addition of an unenclosed elevator vestibule withturnstiles and renovation of existing ramp as per plans. no change to use,occupancy, or egress.
Interior renovation for fls cel to 003, removal and direct replacement of damaged framed partitions as located on plans. filing to refinish existing floors throughout, patch, repai…
This project involves supplying temporary generator trailers with fuel gas to serve as primary power during scheduled maintenance on the existing main generators. The scope of work…
8369 - Replacement of a sidewalk vault structure. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.
Filing for sprinkler work associated with the interior demo of the 30th floor as per plans.
Construction of interior partition and doorway.
Mechanical work for tenant fit-out of Wingstop restaurant at this location. Mechanical Systems include commercial kitchen rangehood ventilation system for tenant fit-out as shown o…
Demolition of non-structural facade finishes and substructure. Removal of existing backlit signage. Installation of new facade finishes. No change of use group, occupancy, zoning o…
Installation of construction fence during construction, filed separately. construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy or…
Mechanical modifications taking place on the 20th floor as indicated on the drawings.
Mechanical subsequent application for Q01198580-I1. Adding AC split systems
Facade repair which includes brick repointing,lintel replacement, brick replacement andsill replacement as per plans. no change inbuilding use, occupancy or egress.
Pre-tenant work-- modifications to existing sprinkler system in conjunction with demo/bathroom fitout. install tcsp as per plans.
Renovation work to include partitions and finish work including general construction work on Apt M1602 as indicated on plans herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Reconstruction of Kitchen and Bathrooms and other minor work to conform to the original approved plans DOB Job #122854143. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Renovate and enlarge existing 1-family residence. construct horizontal addition at basement, 1st & 2nd floor. demo and construct walls, stairs, finishes and cabinetry. construct ne…
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.