New York City Solar Market Overview
New York City's solar permit activity is currently slowing, with 603 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 813 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 299.7 solar permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active solar contractors in New York City include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SVC, MOMENTUM SOLAR, NYSS LLC.
Recent Solar Permits in New York City
| Date | Address | Description | Est. Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 175 STREET | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE TO USE,OCCUP... | $70,685 | Filed |
| 2026-06-25 | SHERMAN AVENUE | FILING HEREWITH TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR INST... | $18,000 | Filed |
| 2026-06-25 | 155 STREET | INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ARRAY ON EXISTI... | $49,909 | Filed |
| 2026-06-25 | 235 STREET | INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ARRAY ON EXISTI... | $52,536 | Filed |
| 2026-06-25 | WINHAM AVENUE | FILING HEREWITH TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR INST... | $33,750 | Filed |
| 2026-06-24 | WILCOX STREET | FILING HEREWITH TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR INST... | $29,250 | Filed |
| 2026-06-24 | EAST 86 STREET | ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCU... | $52,480 | Filed |
| 2026-06-24 | 158 STREET | Installation of solar panels, rooftop, grid tied, | $36,900 | Filed |
| 2026-06-24 | 6 AVENUE | INSTALL SOLAR PV ON EXISTING ROOFTOP. NO CHANGES I | $33,969 | Filed |
| 2026-06-24 | 224 STREET | Installation of solar panels, rooftop, grid tied, | $34,850 | Filed |
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How many Solar permits are filed in New York City per month?
New York City averages approximately 500 solar permits per month based on recent permit data collected by PermitGrab.
What types of Solar work require permits in New York City?
In New York City, permits are typically required for solar permits including photovoltaic panel installation, solar arrays, and renewable energy systems. Always check with New York City's building department for specific requirements.
How can I find Solar leads in New York City?
PermitGrab provides daily updates of all solar permits filed in New York City, complete with addresses, project values, and lead scoring to help solar installers find new jobs before the competition.
How quickly are Solar permits updated on PermitGrab?
Permits are collected daily from New York City's open data portal and available on PermitGrab within 24 hours of filing.