Jersey City Building Permits & Property Data

3,158 indexed permits · Jersey City, New Jersey.

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PermitGrab tracks 3,158 building permits in Jersey City, NJ as of 2026-07-07. Updated weekly.

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2026-07-07
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Updated recently · 2026-07-02
Jersey City had 212 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 74 plumbing, 36 electrical and 23 hvac.

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3,158 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-03 Electrical 518 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Renovation to build an ADA restroom in an existing interior commercial unit #2 a…
2026-06-03 Water Services 895 SUMMIT AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 1 inch waterline
2026-06-03 Water Services 380 3RD ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Emergency: Replace leaking 1" lead service.
2026-06-03 General Construction 380 3RD ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Replace 1" water meter.
2026-06-03 General Construction 547 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 CONVERTING A DUPLEX OCCUPYING THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR INTO TWO SEPARATE UNITS…
2026-06-03 Electrical 358 MONTGOMERY ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Tie in HVI and ADA Apts - PERMIT UPDATE - FOLDED PLANS
2026-06-03 Electrical 547 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 ELECTRICAL FOR RENOVATION OF APT 1 AND APT 2
2026-06-03 Demolition 37 VAN REIPEN AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 Complete Demolition of a Multi-Family Home
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 547 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 ONE HVAC FOR SYSTEM FOR APT 1, FLOOR DRAINS
2026-06-03 Plumbing 547 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 PLUMBING FOR RENOVATION OF APT 1 AND 2
2026-06-03 General Construction 55 RIVER DR Jersey City NJ 07310 REMOVE ONE 1000 GAL UST WATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH
2026-06-03 Plumbing 39 GRAHAM ST Jersey City NJ 07307 Water and sewer disconnect.
2026-06-03 Water Services 39 DWIGHT ST Jersey City NJ 07305 JCMUA emergency- replace water service - curb in only. - Need 1" meter( MUA job …
2026-06-03 Roofing 143 NELSON AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 Install new PVC roof
2026-06-03 General Construction 167 CONGRESS ST Jersey City NJ 07307 Electric update and new wiring and new sub panel
2026-06-03 General Construction 55&35 RIVER DR JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 Remove (1) 1000 gal UST - Waterside square south
2026-06-02 General Construction 611 COMMUNIPAW AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 Small restaurant and cafe
2026-06-02 Fire Protection 30 HUDSON ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Herewith filing for addition of one smoke detector to an existing fire alarm sys… ×2
2026-06-02 Water Services 829 BERGEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Water Service/Application
2026-06-02 General Construction 22 MADISON AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 1 REMOVAL 550 Gal USTR
2026-06-02 Water Services 589 GARFIELD AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 New Construction per plans
2026-06-02 Fire Protection 30 HUDSON ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Electrical wiring associated with addition of one smoke detector to an existing …
2026-06-02 Plumbing 41 WALES AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER 40,000 BTU'S
2026-06-02 General Construction 104 SIP AVE Unit: STE 1 JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 TARGET FIT OUT - COST OF CONSTRUCTION - $4,987,390
2026-06-02 Plumbing 41 WALES AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER 40,000 BTU'S RECONNECT EXISTING SWITCH TO UNI…
2026-06-02 Plumbing 197 ORIENT AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Replace 6" sewer service with new 6" PVC.
2026-06-02 Demolition 69 LAIDLAW AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 HYDRANT PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION AT 69 LAIDLAW AVENUE
2026-06-02 General Construction 108 PAMRAPO AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 New 1 inch water connection (IT IS FOR 108 PAMRAPO AVE, JERSEY CITY)
2026-06-02 Water Services 108 PAMRAPO AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 1 Inch Water Connection (FOR 108 PAMRAPO AVE, JERSEY CITY)
2026-06-02 Plumbing 3 ORCHARD ST Jersey City NJ 07306 PROPOSED RENOVATION AND ADDITION FOR EXISTING 4 FAMILY
2026-06-02 Electrical 134 GRIFFITH ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 30 new lights 28 outlets 16 switches replace electrical panel replace one motors…
2026-06-02 Roofing 25 LINDEN AVE. EAST Jersey City NJ 07305 -vacuum gravel off the original roof -adhere new insulation with TPO membrane ov…
2026-06-02 Electrical 41 WALES AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 RECONNECT EXISTING SWITCH TO UNIT
2026-06-02 Plumbing 146 GLENWOOD AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 RENOVATION OF 146-152 GLENWOOD AVE BASED ON THE PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL. THIS IS…
2026-06-02 Demolition 627 PALISADE AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 Hydrant meter required for demolition of property
2026-06-02 General Construction 110 GRACE ST Jersey City NJ 07307 1 removal 550 Gal USTR
2026-06-02 General Construction 829 BERGEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Water Meter Permit
2026-06-01 Roofing 270 HANCOCK AVE Unit: APT 5 Jersey City NJ 07307 REMOVE EXISTING FLAT ROOFING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED INSTALL NEW MODIFIED BITUMEN ROO…
2026-06-01 Plumbing 372 9TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 TENANT FIT OUT FOR PILATES STUDIO ROLLED PLANS No plumbing work being done. Chan…
2026-06-01 Roofing 24 South St Jersey City NJ 07307 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FLAT ROOF SYSTEM WITH A NEW GAF MODIFIED BITUMEN ROO…
2026-06-01 General Construction 372 9TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 TENANT FIT OUT FOR PILATES STUDIO ROLLED PLANS No building work being done. Chan…
2026-06-01 General Construction 185 VAN HORNE ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 REPLACE GAS CONDENSING HOT WATER BOILER (COMBI UNIT) 199,000 BTU'S
2026-06-01 Plumbing 281 4TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Emergency - replace 1" water service
2026-06-01 General Construction 176 PALISADE AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Access for a film in order to wet the ground outside of the hospital
2026-06-01 Plumbing 10 BRYANT AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 PLUMBING FOR ADU
2026-06-01 General Construction 29 WELDON ST. JERSEY CITY NJ Update basement layout as per plans
2026-06-01 Roofing 3465 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD Jersey City NJ 07307 Install new roof
2026-06-01 General Construction 75 MONTGOMERY ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Need to access fire hydrant in the corner of Washington St and grand St for flus…
2026-06-01 General Construction 11 MADISON AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 Installation of gas piping to first floor range.
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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.

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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 3158+ Jersey City building permits — updated weekly 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 3,158 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 2026-07-02. Expected daily • newest record 5d old. 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 212 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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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 3158 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 weekly, 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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