Jersey City Building Permits & Property Data

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3,214 indexed permits · Jersey City, New Jersey.

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PermitGrab tracks 3,214 building permits in Jersey City, NJ as of 2026-07-09. Updated periodically.

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3,214
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2026-07-10
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Jersey City had 182 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 58 plumbing, 32 electrical and 19 general construction.

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3,214 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-28 General Construction 93 JEFFERSON AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 New 2 inch water connection
2026-04-28 General Construction 330 STEVENS AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Service upgrade to 200amps
2026-04-27 Plumbing 263 HUTTON ST Jersey City NJ 07307 Install 2" water and 4" sewer ×2
2026-04-27 General Construction 373 3RD ST Unit: STE A Jersey City NJ 07302 Change of Use from Hair salon (B) to Stain Glass Store (B).-- FOLDED PLANS
2026-04-27 Pool/Spa 223 1/2 MONTICELLO AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 CHANGE OF USE FROM M TO B/E PAINT AND SIP EVENT SPACE/ SUMMER CAMP FOLDED PLANS ×3
2026-04-27 Solar 113 BROADWAY JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 Rooftop Solar PV Installation ×3
2026-04-27 Water Services 401 440 NJ 07305 replacement 6" water service
2026-04-27 General Construction 2 JOURNAL SQUARE PLAZA JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 Proposed interior alteration at 2 Journal Sq 2nd floor as per plans ×5
2026-04-27 Roofing 596 PALISADE AVE NJ 07307 Removing (6) antennas from side of building and installing (8) antennas to the r… ×2
2026-04-27 Plumbing 312 LINDEN AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Proposed New 3 story - 3 family in front and 1 ADU in back as per plans- water a…
2026-04-27 Electrical 98 BENTLEY AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 Fire remediation, repairs, alteration, as approved by H-25-0264 As per plans ×3
2026-04-27 Plumbing 149 ESSEX ST Unit: APT 5F Jersey City NJ 07302 1 electric water heater ×3
2026-04-27 Roofing 115 CARLTON AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 We will be removing the existing roofing system and installing a two-ply rubber … ×2
2026-04-27 Demolition 43 MORTON PL JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Complete demolition of existing building.
2026-04-27 Demolition 40-42 MORTON PL JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Complete Demolition of a Multi-Family Home.
2026-04-27 Demolition 38 MORTON PL JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Complete Demolition of a Single-Family home.
2026-04-27 Demolition 49-51 MORTON PL JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Complete Demolition of existing building.
2026-04-27 General Construction 850 WEST SIDE AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Remove a 550-gallon underground storage tank from the sidewalk at corner of West… ×2
2026-04-27 Signage 443 CENTRAL AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL (GOLDEN DESIGN UPHOLSTERY) TO PILATES STUDIO/ WELLNESS…
2026-04-27 General Construction 161 BELMONT AVE Unit: APT 1 Jersey City NJ 07304 550 UST Removal
2026-04-27 General Construction 222 CLAREMONT AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Brand new construction of a 3 family home.
2026-04-27 General Construction 354 PRINCETON AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 1" meter
2026-04-27 Water Services 354 PRINCETON AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Leaking water service - 1" tap
2026-04-27 Demolition 35 LEONARD ST Jersey Cit NJ 07307 COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF 3 STORY RESIDENTIAL HOME
2026-04-25 Pool/Spa 25 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD Jersey City NJ 07302 Tenant Fit out space #A from vanilla box to restaurant.
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech 25 GRAY ST Jersey City NJ 07302 INSTALL HEAT PUMP WITH 5 INDOOR WALL UNITS REPLACE GAS WATER HEATER
2026-04-24 Electrical 525 WASHINGTON BLVD Unit: 16TH FLOOR JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 interior modification of office space. 16th Floor- SERVICE UPDATE
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech 178 WEBSTER AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 REPLACE (2) AC (2) COIL + (2) FURNACE
2026-04-24 General Construction 82 PAMRAPO AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Certificate of Occupancy New build of a 3 Family plus ADU
2026-04-24 Plumbing 172 WEGMAN PKWY Unit: APT 2 JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 REPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER 50,000 BTU ×3
2026-04-24 Electrical 525 WASHINGTON BLVD Unit: 15TH FL JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 interior modification of office space, (no change in use) 15th Floor-- SERVICE U…
2026-04-24 Water Services 37 NEPTUNE AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF LEAD WATER SERVICE WITH 1" COPPER FROM HOUSE METER TO C…
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No contractor lead data available for Jersey City. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Jersey City
Construction Activity in Jersey City

New building permits in Jersey City, New Jersey 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 Jersey City Building Permits

Jersey City, New Jersey processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3214+ Jersey City building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Jersey City 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 Jersey City.

How Contractors Use Jersey City Permit Data

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

Who pulled permits in Jersey City this week?

PermitGrab indexes 3,214 building permits in Jersey City, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Jersey City permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Jersey City is dated 2026-07-09. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. 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 Jersey City right now?

In the last 30 days, Jersey City permitting activity covers 182 new building permits. 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

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How to look up Jersey City building permits

Search recent Jersey City, NJ building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Jersey City building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Jersey City Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey City Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Jersey City?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3214 building permits in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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 Jersey City permit data?

PermitGrab collects Jersey City on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, 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 Jersey City?

Contractors find leads in Jersey City 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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Jersey City permit & owner data, by use case

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