64,833 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,833 permits
Installation of footing for new steel posts.
Interior demolition of non-load bearing walls, removal of all interior finishes and fixtures including, but not limited to the following; doors, door frames, trim, windows, cabinetry, and shelves as p...
Interior renovations of units 2k and 3k on the second and third floors. work includes new non-structural interior partitions, replacement of existing plumbing fixtures, and interior finishes.
SUBSEQUENT FILING FOUNDATION PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB JOB # B01333932-l1.
2026 Auto Show @ JJC - Subaru- Install a temporary exhibit within an existing exhibition building scheduled April 3rd-April 12th, 2026. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application.
General construction for interior renovations, as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Hereby filing for the interior renovation of apartment 15lm located on the 15th floor. no change to use, egress or occupancy.
Interior renovations of units 4k, 5c, 5h and 6b on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. work includes new non-structural interior partitions, replacement of plumbing fixtures, and interior finishes.
Please assign to hub cdu per consultation on 2/18/26. general construction for installation of temporary av screen and platforms for temporary performance venue.
This filing supersedes expired Application No. 310074040 (2008) for the purpose of obtaining final sign-off. No additional work is proposed. All previously completed work under Application 310074040 i...
Restore fire damaged conditions in Apts 1B & 2B to prior legal condition. Resolve HPD vacate. No elective work. No change to use, occupancy, egress, layout, or ratings
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection.
This application is filed for a temporary use permit for a sales office on the 4th floor including model apartments pursuant to section ac-28-111 and building bulletin 2010-22
Filing herewith tax abatement application for installation of roof mounted solar panels. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
Legalize plumbing work done for existing 1 family dwelling. No change in use, occupancy, egress is involved under this application.
New plumbing work type filed in conjunction with dob now gc application. new plumbing fixtures at 1st floor to be installed as per plan. no change of use, occupancy or means of egress.
Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy.
2026 Auto Show @ JJC - Kia- Install a temporary exhibit within an existing exhibition building scheduled April 3rd-April 12th, 2026. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application.
2026 Auto Show @ JJC - Hyundai - Install a temporary exhibit within an existing exhibition building scheduled April 3rd-April 12th, 2026. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application.
2026 Auto Show @ JJC - Ford- Install a temporary exhibit within an existing exhibition building scheduled April 3rd-April 12th, 2026. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application.
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.