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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.
71,791 recent building permits filed in New York.
71,791 permits
interior renovation to existing CVS Pharmacy to replace finishes (floor, wall, ceiling) Modify and relocate checkout and photo counters. Modify retail fixtures layout, replace and…
Installation of 22' curb cut as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy
Installation of new VERIZON site on the roof. Install 4 sectors (16 antennas) with associated parts, 4 RRH units, 3 GPS antennas and 1 equipment platform with cabinets. Related con…
Application filed for alteration of existing one story and cellar building from retail store to restaurant. Work to include structural upgrades for HVAC support, as per plans filed…
Proposed enlargement of a three (3) story with cellar building to a five (5) storyresidential unit building.
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Sprinkler scope associated with retail fit out.
Installation of mechanical system for entire building in conjunction with new building application # q00567413. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Convert garage back to original condition to satisfy DOB/ECB violation # 35011871
Install exterior non-illuminated wall sign (kipp nyc)
Demo. & removal of 3 exis. sinks within extension area,installing 4 new sinks. work includes extending exist. dom. cold water, hot water, and hot water return piping systems to ser…
T-Mobile: Replacement of antennas and RRU on the roof. Removal of RRU on roof. Replacement of cabinets on the existing platform on the roof. All work is in compliance with TPPN5/98…
Legalize plumbing fixtures in the current location for the 2nd floor addition done in 1982 for sign off purposes only - no work to be done
File to address ECB violation# 39176097H & 39176099L. Remove existing 9'-0'' curb cut at the front of the building and restore back to legal condition. No change in use, egress, or…
General construction modifications taking place on the 3rd floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Architectural work related to the renovation of an existing space. there is no change in the use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Install temporary construction fence.
herewith file plumbing plans to combine Apts. 4B & 4C; install, replace and relocate plumbing fixtures, filed in conjunction with GC Doc I1. Total Apt, SF is 1460 SF, SF for areas…
Installation of new non-emergency gas generator on the roof. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Minor interior renovation lift ecb violation to obtain 2 family house co from 1 family.
Mechanical modifications taking place on the 3rd floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy