New York Building Permits
63,898 recent building permits filed in New York.
63,898 permits
Facade repair
Foundation work in conjunction with new mixed use building
Remove existing fuel dispensing islands. Install 5 new dispensing islands with associated pumps and piping. No change in use, egress or occupancy.
NYCHA BOILERS_BLDG#5_Remove exist steam-fired domestic hot water heat exchanger, and install new gas water heaters and storage tanks, and new gas meter assembly and gas piping to gas water heaters.
BLDG#7_Remove exist steam-fired domestic hot water heat exchanger, and install new gas water heaters and storage tank, new sump pit and sump pump, and new gas meter assembly and gas piping to gas wate...
Nycha boiler - removal and replacement of plumbing fixtures and associated piping for interior renovation of mechanical equipment room.
erect temporary construction fence in conjunction with new building construction
Installation of temporary construction fences as per plan.
Installation of fence for pedestrian and worker safety during construction. fence shall comply with nycc 2014 chapter 33 . no change in egress, use, or occupancy.
Replace @ 10th Floor: 3 lavatories, 3 toilets, 3 tubs, Relocate @ 10th Floor: 1diswasher, 1 washer/dryer, 1 sink, Install new @10th Floor: 1 Lavatory,1 toilet, 1 shower
Replace (2) existing hospital generators - One generator requires its radiator components to be replaced and One generator requires that the 250 gallon day tank be replaced. Day tank replacement filed...
Filing to propose three piece bathroom (lavatory, toilet & shower) under restrictive declaration 2020000015991 and laundry(washer, dryer & mop sink) at cellar level. construction work filed under dob...
construction fence in conjunction with job 322063422
Installation of an 8' high wood construction fence associated with installation of underground storage tanks (filed under separate application). no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Minor demolition with installation of new partitions, doors, suspended ceilings and finishes on the (6 & 7 Floors- Tenant Name) as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy.
Replacement of the existing steam supplied hot water generation to a hybrid electric heat pump water heating system and steam heat exchanger system. no change to existing use, occupancy or egress.
filing herewith elevator modifications as per plans filed herewith.
Marquee filed in conjunction with nb # b01248951-i1
Interior renovation of apt. 55a with minor demolition. remove & relocate non load bearing partitions & ceilings per plans. no change in egress, occupancy or use is involved under this application.
New plumbing and gas from cellar to 3rd floor.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in New York?
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.
Which cities in New York have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in New York?
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.