Buffalo Building Permits & Contractor Leads

6,385 indexed permits · 1,385 active contractors · 5,647 code violations · Buffalo, New York.

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6,385
Indexed Permits
1,385
Active Contractors
5,647
Code Violations
2,311
Property Owners
152
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-13
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Buffalo had 879 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 810 general construction, 31 plumbing and 27 electrical. The average project value is $232,050.

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12,032 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-30 Violation 434 TAUNTON Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 629 LINDEN AVE Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 53 HAZELWOOD Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 548 LISBON Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 266 OLYMPIC Smoke Detectors Were Needed COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 1 WINSTON Protective Treatment CLOSED
2025-09-30 Violation 48 PAYNE Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 88 ENGLEWOOD Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 455 DODGE Electrical System Hazards ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 19 ROMA Rental Dwelling Reg. Required ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 202 PARKDALE License required (Property Manager) COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 2525 DELAWARE Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 536 WINSPEAR Carbon Monoxide COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 94 HARRIETT General (Carbon monoxide detection) ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 104 CUSTER Exterior Walls ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 58 MONTROSE Corner Visibility COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 348 NORTHLAND Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 45 ENGLEWOOD Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 1700 SOUTH PARK Placement of material for collection (totes) ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 37 WRIGHT Electrical System Hazards COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 708 PERRY Restricted areas (Parking on Unpaved Surface) COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 125 HARRIETT Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 110 GRANT Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-30 Violation 36 GERALD Interior Surfaces COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 586 WINSPEAR Smoke Detectors Were Needed ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 94 BERKSHIRE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 803 EAGLE EAST Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-30 Violation 447 NORFOLK Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 23 PEMBINA Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 37 DEVEREAUX Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 425 HOPKINS Plumbing System Hazards COMPLIED
2025-09-30 Violation 266 LA SALLE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 37 PEMBINA Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 173 TROWBRIDGE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-30 Violation 1704 SOUTH PARK Placement of material for collection (totes) ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 360 FARGO Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 34 ENGLEWOOD Protective Treatment ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 167 ESSER Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 407 PLYMOUTH Placement of material for collection (totes) COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 817 PARKSIDE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 135 WILKES Doors COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 507 CAMBRIDGE Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-29 Violation 29 PROGRESSIVE Plan Must Be Filed Alt/repair CLOSED
2025-09-29 Violation 108 JEWETT AVE Electrical System Hazards ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 56 LISBON Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 136 EDISON Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 104 PROCTOR Plumbing System General COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 210 STEVENS Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 73 GREY Rental Registry COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 23 CUSTER Protective Treatment COMPLIED
2025-09-29 Violation 64 NORTHRUP PL Penetrations (smoke) ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 114 EASTON Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 515 HINMAN Property Manager License ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 202 STEVENS Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 1044 ELMWOOD Property Manager ACTIVE
2025-09-29 Violation 39 PROCTOR Protective Treatment ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 270 STEVENS Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 56 BRUNSWICK Motor Vehicles CLOSED
2025-09-26 Violation 159 TYLER Electrical System Hazards ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 302 VIRGINIA ST Penetrations ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 31 LAIRD Foundation Walls ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 115 ROMA Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 264 STEVENS Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 49 PROGRESSIVE Unsafe Conditions(fire Rated Assemblies) ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 82 ENGLEWOOD Exterior Walls ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 17 COLLATON Plans And Specifications ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 213 HEATH Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 221 ELK Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-26 Violation 250 STEVENS Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 23 SCHRECK Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 114 OLYMPIC Penetrations (smoke) ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 44 NORTHRUP WEST Provide Interior Access ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 205 OLYMPIC Electrical System Hazards COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 398 SHERMAN Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 43 COPELAND Rodent Harborage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 980 ELLICOTT Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 37 NORTHRUP WEST Provide Interior Access COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 418 CRESCENT Roofs And Drainage COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 211 ERICSON Electrical System Hazards COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 240 STEVENS Motor Vehicles COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 315 SMITH Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 258 STEVENS Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-26 Violation 224 STEVENS Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 410 DAVEY Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 41 CUSTER Interior Surfaces COMPLIED
2025-09-26 Violation 192 DELAVAN EAST Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 25 WOLTZ Hazard From Fire ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 216 STEVENS Exterior Walls ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 61 DELAVAN WEST Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-26 Violation 330 DAVEY Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-25 Violation 183 ENGLEWOOD Electrical System Hazards COMPLIED
2025-09-25 Violation 113 FOREST Exterior Walls COMPLIED
2025-09-25 Violation 310 MINNESOTA Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-25 Violation 142 HUMASON Weeds COMPLIED
2025-09-25 Violation 231 ENGLEWOOD Property Manager License ACTIVE
2025-09-25 Violation 79 MARINER Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-25 Violation 142 HUMASON Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-25 Violation 101 NEVADA Encroachment On City Property ACTIVE
2025-09-25 Violation 121 HEATH Interior Surfaces COMPLIED
2025-09-25 Violation 276 STEVENS Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 12 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 62 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 391 (144) Electrical $2,982 🔒 Reveal
2. T-MARK PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 17 🔥 37 permits/30d Active 346 (131) HVAC $8,415 🔒 Reveal
3. MICHAEL MARKS 📞 ⚠️ 31 🔥 54 permits/30d Active 285 (162) Plumbing $3,502 🔒 Reveal
4. MICHAEL DOLLENDORF 📞 ⚠️ 7 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 243 (93) Plumbing $6,590 🔒 Reveal
5. ZENNER & RITTER 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 167 (63) HVAC $6,753 🔒 Reveal
6. ZACHER ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 14 9 permits/30d Active 123 (38) Electrical $3,460 🔒 Reveal
7. FRANK'S COMMERCIAL AND HOME SE ⚠️ 3 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 112 (69) Plumbing $11,941 Verifying…
8. ROY HAMILTON ⚠️ 2 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 106 (59) $17,499 Verifying…
9. REIMER HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active 100 (27) HVAC $12,308 🔒 Reveal
10. ABEDE DACOSTA ⚠️ 12 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 75 (33) Electrical $3,371 Verifying…
11. COMMUNITY ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 15 8 permits/30d Active 72 (26) Electrical $2,274 🔒 Reveal
12. PETER CASTRONOVO ⚠️ 3 9 permits/30d Active 67 (26) Electrical $8,414 Verifying…
13. TONY CELLINO ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 64 (24) Plumbing $5,833 Verifying…
14. BRADY ELECTRIC INC 📞 ⚠️ 5 6 permits/30d Active 62 (30) Electrical $10,556 🔒 Reveal
15. DANIEL SHUMWAY ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 62 (14) $21,690 🔒 Reveal
16. JIM WILLIAMSON ⚠️ 4 6 permits/30d Active 55 (25) Electrical $5,128 🔒 Reveal
17. MICHAEL REED 📞 ⚠️ 8 Active 55 (21) Plumbing $8,429 🔒 Reveal
18. PCS PLUMBING & HEATING 📞 ⚠️ 3 9 permits/30d Active 53 (27) Plumbing $43,628 🔒 Reveal
19. NICHOLAS CAPPELLI ⚠️ 1 5 permits/30d Active 51 (20) HVAC $8,220 Verifying…
20. GREENSTAR HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 50 (32) HVAC $10,537 Verifying…
21. KEVIN MARLOWE ⚠️ 4 6 permits/30d Active 50 (17) Electrical $2,924 Verifying…
22. ANTHONY HERTEL HARDWARE & PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 3 7 permits/30d Active 47 (21) Plumbing $13,258 🔒 Reveal
23. FRANK DIMARIA ⚠️ 4 9 permits/30d Active 44 (29) Electrical $1,281 Verifying…
24. TIMOTHY GALLAGHER ⚠️ 3 9 permits/30d Active 43 (17) Electrical $100 Verifying…
25. ROTO-ROOTER 📞 ⚠️ 3 2 permits/30d Active 42 (13) Plumbing $7,552 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Buffalo
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 6385+ Buffalo building permits — 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Buffalo electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Buffalo open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Buffalo this week?

The most active contractors filing in Buffalo right now include AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES, T-MARK PLUMBING, MICHAEL MARKS, MICHAEL DOLLENDORF and ZENNER & RITTER. PermitGrab tracks 1,385 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Buffalo permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Buffalo right now?

In the last 30 days, Buffalo permitting activity covers 879 new building permits alongside 5,647 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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5,647 open code violations in Buffalo, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Buffalo?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6385 building permits in Buffalo, New York. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Buffalo permit data?

PermitGrab collects Buffalo on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Buffalo?

Contractors find leads in Buffalo by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Buffalo permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Buffalo = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Buffalo GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Buffalo addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Buffalo are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Buffalo renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Buffalo permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Buffalo mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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