62,361 recent building permits filed in New York.
62,361 permits
maintain existing roof top HVAC units. resecure existing steel cross beam , no change in egress use or occupancy
Modification of plumbing system as shown on plans
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…
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. live load 300 lbs per square feet. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change i…
Renovation of existing cellar, 1st and 2nd floor with plumbing work:relocate kitchen and bathroom fixtures; new 2-pc restroom, washer,dryer, boilers and hot water heater in cellar;…
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Scope of work is solely for the installation of the solar electronic generating system. all other work is not to be relied upon as beingapproved and/or permitted by the nyc departm…
Remove and install ductwork associated with new tenant layout for Alo per plans filed herewith. no change in egress, use or occupancy.
Existing 3 family house with mechanical work at cellar,1 st, 2nd, 3rd floor and roof. job filed to related to alt2application # b01384349-i1.2. no change in use, means of egress or…
Interior alterations to an existing 2-family dwelling. each dwelling unit will be used as a group home, known as an individualized residential alternative (ira) for (3) residents e…
full demolition of two story structure using hand held equipment, and mechanical to assist.
Install replacement cooling tower as per plans, no change in use, occupancy or egress
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof-mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
interior demolition of cellar through 5th floors. No structural demolition.
Erect illuminated non advertising Halo/Back sign on wall. No change of use, egress or occupancy
Installation of temporary indoor structures consisting of a scenic arbor, a decorative trellis, and a performance platform.
Installation of PV System on existing rooftop. No changes to Egress or use of occupancy.
Renovation of an existing duplex penthouse apartment. Architectural work as per plans. No change of use, occupancy or egress.
Interior renovation to include demolition of existing and construction of new partitions for existing office space. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Facade and roof repair as per plans filed. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Repair of existing facade. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
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.