Cleveland Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,701 indexed permits · 2,731 active contractors · 1,618 code violations · Cleveland, Ohio.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,731 active contractors who pulled 3,701 building permits in Cleveland, OH. Live tracking of 1,618 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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3,701
Indexed Permits
2,731
Active Contractors
1,618
Code Violations
60,639
Property Owners
486
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Cleveland had 1880 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 999 general construction, 382 interior renovation and 121 hvac. The average project value is $293,386.

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5,319 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-01-09 Violation 4042 FULTON RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Closed Closed
2026-01-09 Violation 6525 HOPPENSACK AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44127 Chief Approved Chief Approved
2026-01-09 Violation 1264 ADDISON RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Closed Closed
2026-01-09 Violation 3250 W 127TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Closed Closed
2026-01-09 Violation 4900 LAKESIDE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-09 Violation 5815 LEXINGTON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Closed Closed
2026-01-09 Violation 3299 W 52ND ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-09 Violation 4042 FULTON RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-09 Violation 16701 ERNADALE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Closed Closed
2026-01-08 Violation 1016 GALEWOOD DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Closed Closed
2026-01-08 Violation 7507 BATAVIA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-08 Violation 1013 GALEWOOD DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Post&Photo (C) Post&Photo (C)
2026-01-08 Violation 12500 SHAKER BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 Open Open
2026-01-08 Violation 10435 CLIFTON BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 BBS/BOZA Appeal BBS/BOZA Appeal
2026-01-08 Violation 5708 HOUGH AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-07 Violation 1488 E 105TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Closed Closed
2026-01-07 Violation 3688 W 136TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Closed Closed
2026-01-07 Violation 7800 LAWN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Awaiting Reinspection Awaiting Reinspection
2026-01-07 Violation 3425 E 108TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104 Packet to Paralegal from Chief Packet to Paralegal from Chief
2026-01-07 Violation 3380 W 46TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Closed Closed
2026-01-07 Violation 10612 OLIVET AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-07 Violation 7201 DENISON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-01-07 Violation 4655 E 144TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 Closed Closed
2026-01-07 Violation 1040 GALEWOOD DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Prosecution Packet to Chief Prosecution Packet to Chief
2026-01-07 Violation 3884 W 33RD ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 8 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SHINARD D BANKS 📞 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 204 (121) Windows & Doors - 🔒 Reveal
2. ALEJANDRO J AVILES 5 permits/30d Active 133 (65) Windows & Doors $3,532 Verifying…
3. JOHN H LANGER 📞 8 permits/30d Active 71 (37) Plumbing $5,546 🔒 Reveal
4. BRUCE C HOWARD 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (32) HVAC $7,689 Verifying…
5. DANIELE A CESARIO 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 52 (20) HVAC $6,303 Verifying…
6. SCOTT DOUGHMAN 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Interior Renovation $9,627 🔒 Reveal
7. GABRIEL DEJESUS 4 permits/30d Active 41 (18) HVAC $4,707 🔒 Reveal
8. Universal Windows Direct 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Interior Renovation $10,618 🔒 Reveal
9. DAVID FRIESORGER 1 permits/30d Active 36 (21) HVAC $8,931 Verifying…
10. JEFF AGNEW 9 permits/30d Active 36 (21) HVAC $1,870 Verifying…
11. BY-TOR CONTRACTING INC. 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 35 (35) $2,028 🔒 Reveal
12. ABA BUILDERS LLC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 32 (32) Interior Renovation $11,384 🔒 Reveal
13. GINA M YAFANARO 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 32 (30) Roofing $11,784 🔒 Reveal
14. JOSH J BULLOCH 3 permits/30d Active 32 (17) HVAC $8,417 Verifying…
15. KARLA L DIBELL 2 permits/30d Active 30 (14) HVAC $12,028 Verifying…
16. ANTHONY NEWTON 9 permits/30d Active 29 (16) HVAC $17,082 🔒 Reveal
17. KEITH E SCHROETER 1 permits/30d Active 28 (15) Plumbing $774 Verifying…
18. ANDREW J WEINFURTNER 9 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC $12,712 Verifying…
19. Tomorrow's Home Solutions 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 27 (27) Structural $9,243 🔒 Reveal
20. JONEL ROSU Active 25 (16) HVAC $3,220 Verifying…
21. LEONARD R DOLLY 6 permits/30d Active 25 (15) Plumbing $9,616 Verifying…
22. BARNEY B CALLAHAN 2 permits/30d Active 25 (13) Electrical $2,952 Verifying…
23. BRYAN K POLLARD 3 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $96,451 Verifying…
24. CODY T GREEN 1 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $1,373 Verifying…
25. PATRICK M MORAN 4 permits/30d Active 24 (13) HVAC $5,377 Verifying…

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Permit Types in Cleveland
Construction Activity in Cleveland

New building permits in Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland Building Permits

Cleveland, Ohio processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3701+ Cleveland building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cleveland 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 Cleveland.

How Contractors Use Cleveland Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Cleveland this week?

The most active contractors filing in Cleveland right now include SHINARD D BANKS, ALEJANDRO J AVILES, JOHN H LANGER, BRUCE C HOWARD and DANIELE A CESARIO. PermitGrab tracks 2,731 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Cleveland 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 Cleveland right now?

In the last 30 days, Cleveland permitting activity covers 1,880 new building permits alongside 1,618 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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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Cleveland — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

1,618 open code violations in Cleveland, 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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Cleveland Contractor Guides

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Who’s Building in Cleveland?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
9718 CLIFTON BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 NO *** Absentee owner County assessor
988 RONDEL RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 STA*** County assessor
532 E 108 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 GEO*** Absentee owner County assessor
4526 W 172 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 FLE*** Absentee owner County assessor
1961 COLTMAN RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 LAR*** Absentee owner 3 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cleveland?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3701 building permits in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland permit data?

PermitGrab collects Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

Contractors find leads in Cleveland 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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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Cleveland — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Cleveland permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in Cleveland = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Cleveland GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Cleveland 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 Cleveland are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Cleveland renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Cleveland permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Cleveland 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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