New York City Permit Activity Report — May 2026

Latest construction-permit activity from New York City, NY across the PermitGrab data network. Data updated daily from official sources.

By the numbers

• 28,167 permits filed in the last 90 days
• 4,366 active contractors tracked in our DB
• 814 with verified phone numbers
• 66,814 code violations on file
• Most active trade: HVAC

Why this matters for contractors

Each permit in the database is a project that's actively happening. Each contractor with a phone number is reachable. Each violation is a property owner who needs work done now. Browse New York City permits or New York City contractors to drill in.