Buffalo Building Permits & Contractor Leads

6,873 indexed permits · 1,471 active contractors · 6,011 code violations · Buffalo, New York.

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6,873
Indexed Permits
1,471
Active Contractors
6,011
Code Violations
2,311
Property Owners
159
Verified Phones
Updated today · live from city records
Buffalo had 950 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 923 general construction, 12 plumbing and 8 electrical. The average project value is $33,197.

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12,884 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-24 Violation 31 NORTH ST Carbon Monoxide Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 5 OLYMPIC Electrical System Hazards ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 252 O CONNELL License required (Property Manager) CLOSED
2025-09-24 Violation 19 DOAT Electrical System Hazards ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 410 HERTEL Protective Treatment ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 27 GOOD Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 78 FLOWER Handrails COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 1289 JEFFERSON Totes ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 225 HAGEN Rental Registry COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 310 GOLD Chimneys And Towers COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 350 GOLD Exterior Walls ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 441 LISBON Inspection /access ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 67 BRINTON Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 1685 SOUTH PARK Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 22 FLOWER Stairways, Decks, Porches And Balconies. ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 19 MAYER Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 322 GOLD Vacant Structures And Land ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 125 NEWFIELD Protective Treatment CLOSED
2025-09-24 Violation 324 CARLTON Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 304 GOLD Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 70 ALMA Protective Treatment COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 430 GOLD Parking On An Unpaved Surface ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 1267 BAILEY License/permit COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 126 NORWOOD Rodent Harborage ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 428 GOLD Protective Treatment ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 44 CUSTER Electrical Equipment (fire Abatement) ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 18 WILKES Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 316 SENECA Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 80 ENGLEWOOD Carbon Monoxide COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 380 HOPKINS Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 264 GOLD Window, Skylight And Door Frames. ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 210 GOLD Accessory Structures ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 339 COLVIN Sidewalks And Driveways ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 282 GOLD Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 1 WOODSIDE WEST Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 911 SOUTH PARK Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-24 Violation 76 FREDRO Unauthorized Use Of License Prohibited COMPLIED
2025-09-24 Violation 32 HAMMERSCHMIDT Overgrown Vegitation COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 418 SPRING Weeds COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 10 FLOWER Handrails COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 8 FLOWER Protective Treatment COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 354 GOLD Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 190 MERRIMAC General(means Of Egress) ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 100 MANHART Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 253 JOHNSON ST Overgrown Vegitation ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 94 BERKSHIRE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 1801 NIAGARA Structural Members ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 250 O CONNELL Vacant Structures And Land CLOSED
2025-09-23 Violation 48 DUNLOP Protective Treatment ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 1963 FILLMORE License/permit CLOSED
2025-09-23 Violation 2497 DELAWARE Vacant Structures And Land ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 1940 FILLMORE Weeds COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 76 THOMPSON Chicken Coop COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 121 ARDEN Single- Or Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 26 EAST END Rodent Harborage ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 92 SIXTEENTH Inspections (Interior Access) COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 794 POTOMAC Vacant Structures. COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 343 DAVEY Statement Of Intention ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 182 SPRENGER Totes ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 432 WEIMAR Permit Required COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 378 DARTMOUTH Encroachment On City Property ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 467 WILLIAM Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-23 Violation 507 CAMBRIDGE Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 399 LA SALLE Accessory Structures COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 590 SYCAMORE Motor Vehicles ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 304 FOURTEENTH Totes ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 37 FLOSS Sidewalks And Driveways ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 90 OLYMPIC Carbon Monoxide Detection (general) COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 349 GOLD Handrails And Guards ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 75 DAVEY Weeds COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 21 EVADENE Glazing In Windows COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 29 MERRIMAC Smoke Detectors Were Needed COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 395 ONTARIO Stop Work Order COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 23 DOAT Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage ACTIVE
2025-09-23 Violation 1129 WEST Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 123 GREENE Parking On An Unpaved Surface COMPLIED
2025-09-23 Violation 340 HAMPSHIRE Accumulation Of Rubbish Or Garbage COMPLIED
2025-09-22 Violation 321 WINSLOW Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-22 Violation 297 WINSLOW Weeds CLOSED
2025-09-22 Violation 266 DELAVAN EAST Statement Of Intention ACTIVE
2025-09-22 Violation 18 WILDWOOD Roofs And Drainage ACTIVE
2025-09-22 Violation 365 SWAN Premises Identification ACTIVE
2025-09-22 Violation 309 DEARBORN Weeds ACTIVE
2025-09-22 Violation 38 COLUMBUS Permit Required ACTIVE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 11 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 66 🔥 44 permits/30d Active 420 (154) Electrical $2,976 🔒 Reveal
2. T-MARK PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 20 🔥 40 permits/30d Active 366 (121) HVAC $8,549 🔒 Reveal
3. MICHAEL MARKS 📞 ⚠️ 33 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 303 (146) Plumbing $3,471 🔒 Reveal
4. MICHAEL DOLLENDORF 📞 ⚠️ 7 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 261 (82) Plumbing $6,668 🔒 Reveal
5. ZENNER & RITTER 📞 ⚠️ 5 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 170 (47) HVAC $6,858 🔒 Reveal
6. ZACHER ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 14 7 permits/30d Active 124 (34) Electrical $3,608 🔒 Reveal
7. FRANK'S COMMERCIAL AND HOME SE ⚠️ 3 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 123 (63) Plumbing $11,883 Verifying…
8. ROY HAMILTON ⚠️ 5 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 119 (67) $16,891 Verifying…
9. REIMER HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 107 (31) HVAC $12,996 🔒 Reveal
10. ABEDE DACOSTA ⚠️ 13 9 permits/30d Active 81 (35) Electrical $3,470 Verifying…
11. COMMUNITY ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 16 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 76 (25) Electrical $2,261 🔒 Reveal
12. PETER CASTRONOVO ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 71 (27) Electrical $8,311 Verifying…
13. BRADY ELECTRIC INC 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 68 (28) Electrical $13,581 🔒 Reveal
14. TONY CELLINO ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 66 (22) Plumbing $5,651 Verifying…
15. DANIEL SHUMWAY ⚠️ 3 4 permits/30d Active 66 (18) $21,490 🔒 Reveal
16. PCS PLUMBING & HEATING 📞 ⚠️ 3 9 permits/30d Active 60 (25) Plumbing $43,345 🔒 Reveal
17. JIM WILLIAMSON ⚠️ 5 4 permits/30d Active 57 (18) Electrical $5,824 🔒 Reveal
18. MICHAEL REED 📞 ⚠️ 8 Active 55 (13) Plumbing $8,429 🔒 Reveal
19. NICHOLAS CAPPELLI ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active 54 (16) HVAC $8,208 Verifying…
20. GREENSTAR HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 50 (32) HVAC $10,809 Verifying…
21. ANTHONY HERTEL HARDWARE & PLUMBING ⚠️ 3 7 permits/30d Active 50 (18) Plumbing $12,283 Verifying…
22. KEVIN MARLOWE ⚠️ 4 Active 50 (13) Electrical $2,924 Verifying…
23. FRANK DIMARIA ⚠️ 5 9 permits/30d Active 49 (30) Electrical $1,234 Verifying…
24. EMPIRE ELECTRIC ENT LLC ⚠️ 2 4 permits/30d 45 (9) Electrical $1 Verifying…
25. JON THE PLUMBER, LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 43 (19) Plumbing $6,760 🔒 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 6873+ 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 1,471 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 950 new building permits alongside 6,011 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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The motivated-seller list

6,011 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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85 Princeton Pl One*** Absentee owner County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Buffalo?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6873 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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Who buys this data?

Buffalo permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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