64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Installation of sidewalk shed for pedestrian protection.
Remove and cap the water, sanitary, and gas pipes that run from the cellar to the 3rd floor.
Main roof replacement, sealant replacement, brick replacement, brick re-pointing, lintel replacement, railing installation and liquid waterproofing. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of photovoltaic solar array on existing roof system as per plans
Convert existing garage window into exterior door. no change to certificate of 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.
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...
Installation of new hvac and erv systems for the heating, cooling, and ventilation of each dwelling unit in the building.
Interior renovation of existing single-family residence and remove carport at the driveway as per the plans filed herewith to supersede a2 #421408042. no change in use, occupancy or egress.
Facade repair as per plan.
Proposed installation of temporary construction fence
Interior renovation with partition work on 1st floor. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this applicaiton.
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...
Installation of solar system on the roof as per plan. No change in use, egress or occupancy
Interior demolition on existing three (3) story, residential building. no exterior work. no change of occupancy or egress. proposed plan will be filed under b01381992-i1
Installation of new hvac and erv systems for the heating, cooling, and ventilation of each dwelling unit in the building.
Minor interior renovation to the first floor commercial store as per plan. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Renovation of an existing manufacturing food product, relocation of and exisiting toilet room and hot water tank
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...
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.