New York Building Permits
Updated 1h ago64,377 recent building permits filed in New York.
64,377 permits
Complete upgrade of HVAC system.
Removal and replacement of the existing steam supplied hot water generation to a direct natural gas fired water heating system. additional supply and return piping at cellar level. no change to existi...
Exterior window removal and replacement on floors 2 through 17 only. no change in occupancy, use or egress. existing curtain wall system and spandrel glass to remain.
New house construction
Removal and replacement of the existing steam supplied hot water generation to a direct natural gas fired water heating system. additional supply and return piping at basement level. no change to exis...
Installation of heavy-duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use occupancy or egress under this application. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 nyc building code.
Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - veterinary eye center. no change of use, egress or occupancy.
Installation of a heavy duty sidewalk shed and pipe scaffold as per plans during new building work. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed & pipe scaffold to comply with chapter 33 of ny...
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the nyc building code. live load 300psf.
Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. all equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Installation of new sidewalk shed at 2015 southern blvd, bronx as per plans. there will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.
Installation of a temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. no change in use, egress or occupancy. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the nyc building code. live load 300psf.
Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. no change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Installation of temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.
Installation and use of temporary mini crane as per plans filed herewith. no change in use, egress, or occupancy.
Installation of suspended scaffold for facade work or inspection.
Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. live load 300 lbs per square feet. sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy, or...
Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the nyc building code. no change in use, occupancy, or egress 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.
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.