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.

Lagging · Expected daily • newest record 5d old

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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
2026-05-21 General Construction 126 SEAVIEW AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Change of use from R-3 to R-2. 2 family to 3 family.
2026-05-21 General Construction 500 JERSEY AVE Jersey City NJ 07302 Water Meter
2026-05-21 General Construction 134 BOYD AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 l Demo- Full Knock Out of House
2026-05-21 Water Services 40 BAYVIEW AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 REPLACE LEAD WATER SERVICE WITH NEW 1" COPPER FROM PROPERTY METER TO CITY WATER …
2026-05-21 Plumbing 12 SUBURBIA TER Jersey City NJ 07305 Generator installation
2026-05-21 Plumbing 75 LIBERTY AVE Unit: APT B30 Jersey City NJ 07306 Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater ×2
2026-05-21 General Construction 545 WASHINGTON BLVD Unit: FLR 6 Jersey City NJ 07310 Interior Alterations on 6th & 7th Fl. ×2
2026-05-21 Roofing 22 MONTICELLO AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 Flat Roof Replacement ×2
2026-05-21 General Construction 70 GREENE ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 ADDING TWO ADDITIONAL BBQ GAS GRILLS TO THE AREA AND RELOCATING TWO EXISTIING OU…
2026-05-21 Plumbing 140 BAY ST Unit: APT 4E JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 REPLACE 40-GAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
2026-05-21 Plumbing 44 SHERMAN AVE Unit: APT 1A Jersey City NJ 07307 Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater
2026-05-20 General Construction 63 WINFIELD AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Lead Abatement
2026-05-20 General Construction 232 HANCOCK AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 Install Intellijacks to permanently stabilize floor framing system. ×2
2026-05-20 Demolition 317 SUMMIT AVE NJ 07306 Complete Demolition of a Single Family Home
2026-05-20 Electrical 316 15TH ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 Electrical installation for retail tenants
2026-05-20 Electrical 43 COTTAGE ST Jersey City NJ 07306 INSTALL CELLULAR DIALER
2026-05-20 Structural 58 CARLTON AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 UPDATE - This an update floor plan based on engineering report (structural) subm…
2026-05-20 Demolition 146 ACADEMY ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Complete Demolition of a Single Family Home
2026-05-20 Demolition 56 WILLIAMS AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 Interior non-structural demolition only limited to removal of finishes and non-l… ×2
2026-05-20 General Construction 316 15TH ST ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 Electrical installation for retail tenants
2026-05-20 HVAC/Mech 171 COLUMBIA AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 HVAC
2026-05-20 Plumbing 88-90 BISHOP ST Jersey City NJ 07304 Change of use, from industrial area to sport facility (A-3). Interior renovation…
2026-05-20 Demolition 364 5TH ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Complete Demolition of a Single Family Home
2026-05-20 General Construction 245-7 NEPTUNE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 550 UST Removal under driveway ×2
2026-05-20 General Construction 556 PALISADE AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 550 UST Removal ×2
2026-05-20 General Construction 385 1ST ST Jersey City NJ 07302 BUIILDING A NEW DECK - FOLDED PLANS - slight update to stair path / footers
2026-05-20 General Construction 78 LINDEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Remove 550 Gallon UST from front left lawn
2026-05-19 Water Services 254 7TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Replace 1"lead water service.
2026-05-19 General Construction 20 Long Slip Construction water meter $500.00 deposit to Veolia(AS PER JCMUA)
2026-05-19 Fire Protection 576 NEWARK AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 Low Voltage Fire Alarm Systems
2026-05-19 Plumbing 191A STEGMAN ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Fire restoration of two family home
2026-05-19 General Construction 254 7TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Replace 1" meter.
2026-05-19 General Construction 191 STEGMAN ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Fire restoration of two family home
2026-05-19 Demolition 32 MANHATTAN AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 Complete Demolition of 2 Family Home
2026-05-19 Plumbing 191 NEWARK AVE Jersey City NJ 07302 Tenant fit out- New Drinking and Tea establishment . New store front renovation
2026-05-19 Plumbing 22 BLEECKER ST Jersey City NJ 07307 cut and cap water and sewer
2026-05-19 Electrical 145 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 (3) sets 750 AL pulled to utility transformer for additional secondary runs ×2
2026-05-19 General Construction 278 SHERMAN AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 Install EV charger hardwired ×2
2026-05-19 Plumbing 353 OGDEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 UPDATE - 1 Condenser + 2 Mini Split Heads
2026-05-19 General Construction 140 BAY ST Unit: STE 1-A3 JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 no permitting work - CO for change of use to pet daycare and boarding
2026-05-19 Plumbing 54 BRIGHT ST Unit: APT 3 JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Replacing 1 dishwasher - existing location
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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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