Building Permits in Queens, New York
10,604 recent building permits filed in Queens. Updated daily from public records.
10,604 permits
Install commercial cooking equipments at 1st floor. no change in use, occupancy or egress
Application filing to build a new access/exit stairway from cellar to osp at front, open a new door on 1st floor at rear, open 3 windows on cellar and interior renovation on cellar as per plan submitt...
New 3 piece bathroom in cellar and bar sink to be capped; removal of bathtub and installation of shower on second floor with new washer and dryer on second floor. removal of shower and installation of...
Interior renovation of store including a commercial kitchen with kitchen hood and duct work
To relocate/replace/new kitchen, remove partitions, and new walls at first floor and cellar in conjunction with dobnow plumbing #q01364912-s1. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Facade inspection and minor repairs
Proposed facade and garage repairs as per plans filed herewith.no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Hand demolition of existing garage
Conversion of the existing one story one-family building into a two story two family building as shown on the plans. proposed vertical & horizontal enlargement. interior renovation as per plan. obtain...
To relocate/replace/new kitchen, remove partitions, and new walls at first floor and cellar in conjunction with dobnow plumbing #q01364912-s1. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
An existing mixed used building with exterior work at a store front on partial of 1ST floor and to resolve violations # 39138287L. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
Filing of temporary construction fence work type in relation to application #q01331319-i1
Interior renovation of apartments (1r,1l,2r,2l,3l) as per plans;--replacement of sheet-rock through out apartment. --remove and replace floor finishes through out and repair floor as required. replace...
Restore the front yard planting area to its legally required condition to remove the violation # 39133324z. no change in use, egress, or occupancy under this applocation.
Filing herewith plans and application for a new one (1) car garage in the rear of the building. drywell filed under separate application #q01111146-s1. requesting for a new certificate of occupancy.
Enlargement of existing accessory garage. obtain new c of o.
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade repair & inspection.
Outrigger system installtion , material hoist and inspection for facade repairs.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
QUEENS has 757 new permits filed in the last 30 days, showing steady construction activity across the borough. With 963 total permits on file, there's consistent work available for contractors who know where to look. The permit filings cover major renovations and commercial projects. The most active zip codes right now are 11101 (52 permits), 11354 (44 permits), 11355 (41 permits), 11365 (36 permits), and 11366 (35 permits). These neighborhoods account for a significant portion of new work. Roofing leads the specialty trades with 202 permits, followed by plumbing with 150 permits. If you work in these trades, these zip codes are your best targets for new leads. Average permit values in QUEENS sit at $218,813, which means jobs here have real budget. The most common permit category is "other" work (342 permits), but roofing (202), plumbing (150), and renovation (127) are where most specialty contractors find their bids. By monitoring permit filings in your trade, you can contact property owners and GCs before your competitors do. DigPermit updates QUEENS permit data daily from public records. Getting leads early matters. The contractors who bid first and fastest typically win the work. Having access to permits filed yesterday, not last week, is what separates active shops from slow ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in QUEENS?
Monitor building permit filings in your trade daily. QUEENS files an average of 25 new permits per day, so there's regular opportunity. When a permit is filed, the property owner and general contractor are committed to the work. You can reach out to them directly with a bid before they've locked in pricing with other contractors. Set up alerts for your specialty trade in your target zip codes - 11101, 11354, and 11355 are your most active areas right now.
What are the most common permit types in QUEENS?
Other work leads with 342 permits, but that's a catch-all category. The actionable numbers for contractors are: roofing (202 permits), plumbing (150 permits), renovation (127 permits), and commercial work (42 permits). If you're a roofer, plumber, or renovation contractor, QUEENS has consistent volume. If you're looking for commercial projects, the volume is lower but the values are typically higher.
Which zip codes in QUEENS have the most building permits?
11101 leads with 52 active permits, followed by 11354 (44 permits), 11355 (41 permits), 11365 (36 permits), and 11366 (35 permits). These five zip codes account for a significant share of all permitting activity. Focus your outreach and marketing in these areas first. If you service multiple trades, you'll find the densest concentration of leads in these neighborhoods.
What is the average building permit value in QUEENS?
The average permit value in QUEENS is $218,813. This is substantial work with real budgets attached. Projects of this size typically involve multiple trades and professional GCs. If you're pricing bids, keep this average in mind - it indicates you're competing for quality work, not small jobs. Larger permit values also mean property owners and GCs are serious about completing projects on time and on budget.
How often is QUEENS permit data updated?
DigPermit pulls QUEENS permit data directly from public records on a daily basis. Permits filed today appear in the system within 24 hours. For contractors trying to win bids, this speed matters. You get a one-day window before most other contractors see the same permits. Checking the feed daily and bidding immediately gives you a real competitive advantage over shops that only check weekly.