64,827 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,827 permits
Replmt (1) new low pressure boiler replmt (1) new comb. gas/oil burner. straight gas only at this time. in conjunction with boiler burner filing #400503095 & 420506401 signed off. straight gas at this...
Plumbing work related to the interior renovation of apartment 15lm located on the 15th floor. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of ductwork, ac units, diffusers, fans, and related mechanical piping on 27th floor office space per plans no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Interior renovation and combination of apt. #109 and 110. no change of use, egress or occupancy. combining 2 apartments comply with tppn 03/97
Combination of adjacent 5th floor apartments 5t and 5u under tpp 3of97. selective removal and installation of nonload-bearing partitions. plumbing to be filed under separate application. no change in...
Renovation of existing cellar, 1st and 2nd floor with plumbing work:relocate kitchen and replace bathroom fixtures; new 3-pc bathroom,washer, dryer, boiler and hot water heater in cellar; no change in...
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filing plans herewith for plumbing modifications to replace existing gas piping for new utility meter installation. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of new concrete and steel elements for alteration of existing basement and cellar supports walls and piers. repair of existing damaged basement wood floor framing and existing rear one-st...
Minor interior renovation to the first floor commercial store as per plan. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Install new: (2) sinks, (3) HWH, (1) Lav, (1) WC, (2) FD, (1) Chiller w/ IM, (1) IM and Replace (2) drinking fountains and associated CW/sanitary piping. on the 7th Floor as per plans (Publicis - West...
Structural and foundation work in conjunction with on the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obta...
Renovation of an existing manufacturing food product, relocation of and exisiting toilet room and hot water tank
Structural and foundation work in conjunction with on the basement level convert commercial office into class a apt, remodel existing class a apt and create accessory laundry room. new co will be obta...
Temporary pipe scaffold during bldg renovation/enlargement filed separately under app # m01034950. scaffold shall comply with ch #33 of the nyc bc. no change in use, occupancy or egress under this app...
Interior alteration of apartment 3a on the 3rd floor including minor non-structural partition demolition, new partition work, and new finishes. no change to the use, egress, or occupancy.
Hvace work for the installation of 3 new 5 ton heat pump systems-replacement of one 4 ton heat pump system in kind and associated duct and piping. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Remove and cap the water, sanitary, and gas pipes that run from the cellar to the 3rd floor.
Installation of plumbing fixtures for a new one-family dwelling.
Installation of photovoltaic solar array on existing roof system as per plans
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.