Buffalo, New York Building Permits

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3,440
Total Permits
Data as of 2026-04-17
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Recent Building Permits in Buffalo

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Date Address Type Description Contractor/Applicant
2026-02-09 322 AMHERST ST ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 305 LA SALLE REPAIR REPAIR -
2026-02-09 736 DELAVAN EAST SIGN SIGN -
2026-02-09 377 KENSINGTON ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 373 RHODE ISLAND PLUMBING PLUMBING -
2026-02-09 770 FERRY WEST HEATING HEATING -
2026-02-09 526 LISBON HEATING HEATING -
2026-02-09 250 Delaware REPAIR REPAIR -
2026-02-09 236 MILLICENT ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 47 ROHR ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 104 ERB PLUMBING PLUMBING -
2026-02-09 71 MINNESOTA ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 94 ROEBLING ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 335 CRESCENT ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 728 CRESCENT PLUMBING PLUMBING -
2026-02-09 340 SENECA ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL -
2026-02-09 27 HEWARD PLUMBING PLUMBING -
2026-02-09 106 COLLEGE PLUMBING PLUMBING -
2026-03-17 INDIAN CHURCH UTILITY WR 31300089 INDIAN CHURCH ROADSINGLE POLE REPLACEMENT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="f... -
2026-03-17 WHITNEY UTILITY 06/20/2025 190 WHITNEY PL 30 DAY PERMIT&nbsp; NFG# 22477 -
2026-03-17 SOUTHSIDE UTILITY 06/24/2025- SOUTHSIDE/REMOLENO 90 DAY PERMIT NFG# 22479 -
2026-03-17 HIGHLAND UTILITY 06/17/2025- 100 HIGHLAND 30 DAY PERMIT NFG# 22468 -
2026-03-17 SENECA UTILITY Dig to clear conduit obstructions in pavement and sidewalk/grass along Seneca St... -
2026-03-17 ELK PLM-CUT MAINTAIN TRAFFIC FLOW THROUGH DURATION OF PROJECT WITH PROPER SIGNAGE AND FLAGGE... -
2026-03-17 JUNIATA UTILITY 06/19/2025- AVONDALE/JUNIATA 90 DAY PERMIT NFG# 22470 -

Top Contractors in Buffalo

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses.

Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
T-MARK PLUMBING Active 152 (152) General Construction - -
MICHAEL MARKS Active 131 (131) General Construction - -
MICHAEL DOLLENDORF Active 120 (120) General Construction - -
AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES Active 119 (119) General Construction - -
ZENNER & RITTER Active 88 (88) General Construction - -
FRANK'S COMMERCIAL AND HOME SE Active 50 (50) General Construction - -
ZACHER ELECTRIC Active 46 (46) General Construction - -
REIMER HOME SERVICES Active 43 (43) General Construction - -
ROY HAMILTON Active 37 (37) General Construction - -
BRADY ELECTRIC INC Active 33 (33) General Construction - -
MICHAEL REED Active 33 (33) General Construction - -
PCS PLUMBING & HEATING Active 31 (31) General Construction - -
ABEDE DACOSTA Active 29 (29) General Construction - -
COMMUNITY ELECTRIC Active 29 (29) General Construction - -
KEVIN MARLOWE Active 28 (28) General Construction - -
TONY CELLINO Active 25 (25) General Construction - -
NICHOLAS CAPPELLI Active 25 (25) General Construction - -
FRANK DIMARIA Active 22 (22) General Construction - -
DANIEL SHUMWAY Active 22 (22) General Construction - -
PETER CASTRONOVO Active 21 (21) General Construction - -
JIM WILLIAMSON Active 21 (21) General Construction - -
GARY FAZIO Active 21 (21) General Construction - -
WARREN HERDIC Active 20 (20) General Construction - -
ROTO-ROOTER Active 19 (19) General Construction - -
ANTHONY HERTEL HARDWARE & PLUMBING Active 18 (18) General Construction - -

Permit Types in Buffalo

Breakdown of building permits by category

Demolition

2

Electrical

32

General Construction

2,984

HVAC

70

Interior Renovation

15

Landscaping & Exterior

21

New Construction

1

Plumbing

46

Roofing

6

Signage

259

Structural

1

Windows & Doors

3

Construction Activity in Buffalo

New building permits in Buffalo, New York indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Buffalo Building Permits

Buffalo, New York processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3440+ Buffalo building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Buffalo requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Buffalo.

How Contractors Use Buffalo Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Buffalo use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Buffalo building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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