Jersey City Building Permits & Property Data

3,152 indexed permits · Jersey City, New Jersey.

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PermitGrab tracks 3,152 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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3,152 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-14 Roofing 347 VARICK ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 direct replacement of (3) rooftop units and (1) cooling tower these serve the en…
2026-05-14 General Construction MORRIS CANAL / ROUTE 440 & ROUTE 186 JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Retaining wall and site work and lighting for parking area for logistics site.
2026-05-13 Electrical 361 JOHNSTON AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 361 Johnston Ave Proposed 35 unit apartment building + commercial and parking Ne…
2026-05-13 General Construction 619 GROVE ST Jersey City NJ 07310 INSTALLATION USE OF DUAL HOIST ×2
2026-05-13 Electrical 187 WAYNE ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 direct replacement of one cooling tower this serves the entire building not one … ×4
2026-05-13 Electrical 77 HUDSON ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 Alteration to Outdoor Grill area on 11th floor Amenities Level
2026-05-13 Plumbing 411 WOODLAWN AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 convert one family to two family
2026-05-13 General Construction 619 GROVE ST Jersey City NJ 07310 INSTALLATION OF SINGLE HOIST ×2
2026-05-13 Signage 784 JERSEY AVENUE ST JERSEY CITY NJ 07310 EXTERIOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING FUEL ISLANDS x3, ID SIGN POLES(SUNOCO), EXISTING CA…
2026-05-13 General Construction 212 WASHINGTON ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Replace fire meter
2026-05-13 Solar 109 ORIENT AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Rooftop Solar PV Installation ×3
2026-05-13 Plumbing 263 PRINCETON AVE Unit: APT 1 Jersey City NJ 07305 REPLACE TANKLESS WATER HEATER ×2
2026-05-13 Electrical 263 PRINCETON AVE Unit: APT 1 Jersey City NJ 07305 RECONNECT EXISTING SWITCH TO UNIT
2026-05-13 General Construction 120 LEXINGTON AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 Water Meter Permit
2026-05-13 General Construction 43 COTTAGE ST Jersey City NJ 07306 INSTALL CELLULAR DIALER
2026-05-13 Plumbing 267 7TH ST Jersey City NJ 07302 JCMUA emergency - disconnect sewer for 7th St trailers.
2026-05-13 Electrical 619 GROVE ST Jersey City NJ 07310 ELECTRIC FOR DUAL HOIST
2026-05-13 General Construction 146-146A EGE AVE Remove a 550-gallon underground storage tank from the front yard
2026-05-13 General Construction 36 WINFIELD AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 1 removal 550 Gal USTR
2026-05-13 Electrical 619 GROVE ST Jersey City NJ 07310 Electrical for single hoist
2026-05-13 Demolition 188-190 CATOR AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07305 Complete Demolition of Garage
2026-05-13 General Construction 124 LEXINGTON AVE Jersey City NJ 07304 Water Meter Permit
2026-05-12 Plumbing 336 YORK ST Jersey City NJ 07302 Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater ×2
2026-05-12 Electrical 320 CENTRAL AVE Jersey City NJ 07307 RECONNECT SERVICE ×2
2026-05-12 Electrical JOHNSTON AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07304 300A 240/120V 3W Temp utility service for New Jersey Transit Police trailer at L… ×2
2026-05-12 Water Services 14 EASTERN PKWY Jersey City NJ 07305 Water Service/Application
2026-05-12 General Construction 308 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07307 Siding Replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction 850 WEST SIDE AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Existing 3 story dormitory converted to multi family Dwelling 3 stories 18 dwell…
2026-05-12 Plumbing 191A STEGMAN ST Jersey City NJ 07305 Fire restoration renovation of a two family
2026-05-12 General Construction 146 GLENWOOD AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 Change of use and renovation of 24 units located in the right wing of 146-152 Gl…
2026-05-12 Plumbing 41 INDEPENDENCE WAY Jersey City NJ 07305 Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater
2026-05-12 Electrical 3085 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD Jersey City NJ 07306 400A/208V/3PH Temporary Power
2026-05-12 General Construction 127 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR Jersey City NJ 07305 Water Meter Permit
2026-05-12 General Construction 14 EASTERN PKWY Jersey City NJ 07305 Replace lead water line
2026-05-12 General Construction 67 VAN REIPEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 3 Unit Building
2026-05-12 Plumbing 111 CHESTNUT AVE Jersey City NJ 07306 MUA Sewer Application for renovation
2026-05-12 Demolition 187 LINDEN AVE Jersey City NJ 07305 Demolition of home requires hydrant use.
2026-05-12 Plumbing 117 DUNCAN AVE JERSEY CITY NJ 07306 2 Gas Meter Relocation (gas piping)
2026-05-12 General Construction 130 MARIN BLVD JERSEY CITY NJ 07302 permit update - revisions to stairway locations - 2 new deck structures connecte…
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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 3152+ 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 3,152 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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The motivated-seller list

Code violations matched to property owners. 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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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 3152 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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