Buffalo Building Permits & Property Data

9,300 indexed permits · 7,394 code violations · Buffalo, New York.

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Newest permit 2026-09-13

PermitGrab tracks 9,300 building permits in Buffalo, NY as of 2026-09-13. 7,394 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-02.

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9,300
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7,394
Code Violations
Property Owners · count unavailable
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Permit data through 2026-09-13

9,300 permits sorted by date

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2026-09-13 Plumbing $4,500 1012 HUMBOLDT sewer repair trap and vent line work
2026-09-13 General Construction $16,000 68 NORWOOD remove existing concrete driveway and replace with new concrete        *** DPW P…
2026-09-12 HVAC/Mech $2,338 313 LANDON Install new taller toilet for upper unit. Repair furnace exhaust on high efficie…
2026-09-11 Pool/Spa $140,000 25 BUFFALO RIVER
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Repairing spalled concrete areas.   *** Sketch attached ***
2026-09-11 Plumbing $97,500 1277 NIAGARA Install new waste, water and gas throughout for several apartments . With new un…
2026-09-11 Plumbing $6,000 194 O CONNELL Repipe- Mary Richards- (716) 603-7445 repipe
2026-09-11 General Construction $1,500 251 MARYLAND To an existing 2 story 3 family dwelling remove and replace three side porches w… 2-story residential
2026-09-11 Roofing $6,500 117 BENZINGER To an existing 2 story1 family dwelling tear off roofing to decking on main roof… tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $60,000 271 DINGENS Add two loading docks to existing building with new overhead doors. *** digeplan…
2026-09-11 HVAC/Mech $30,000 250 DEPEW AVE Installation of furnace, air conditioner and associated ductwork and fans furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-11 Electrical 54 SWEET Meter release for rear house
2026-09-11 HVAC/Mech $22,404 392 WOODWARD 2nd floor bathroom remodel to existing 1-family dwelling no structural changes. …
2026-09-11 General Construction $12,000 156 FOURTEENTH To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling repair 1 story deck in the rear, repair…
2026-09-11 Roofing $4,000 36 EDGEWOOD To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling tear off roof to the deck and install n… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-11 General Construction $5,000 255 ORANGE To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling remove 1 story attached shed in rear of…
2026-09-11 Roofing $15,570 187 COLGATE To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling tear off roof to deck and install new s… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-11 Structural 65 PARKRIDGE Repair existing interior finishes in kind in preparation for painting as per own… residential
2026-09-11 Pool/Spa $12,000 952 HERTEL THE PROPERTY OWNER PROPOSES AN ADDITION TO HIS EXISTING GARAGE. THE CONSTRUCTION… 501 sq 501 roof sf New installation
2026-09-11 Windows/Doors $10,000 259 NEWBURGH To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling repair fire damaged wall, install new s…
2026-09-11 Plumbing $5,700 22 RIPLEY This quote includes all permits and fees, but does not include any final landsca… line work New installation
2026-09-11 General Construction $5,000 78 TIOGA Rebuild existing chimney in kind.
2026-09-11 Plumbing $3,850 44 SHENANDOAH repair sewer line work
2026-09-11 Roofing $6,800 14 GODFREY Tear off, sheath and reroof the ( right ) side of the upper main and install new… tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-11 General Construction $26,000 218 MIDDLESEX Replace existing asphalt driveway with new concrete driveway within the boundari…
2026-09-11 Electrical $50,000 564 MAIN Tenant Improvement, adding 15 offices, 1 breakroom, 4 furniture connections and …
2026-09-11 HVAC/Mech $3,500 294 MASTEN Mary Watts 294 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Run 220 Line to LG heat pump Single…
2026-09-11 Plumbing $2,075 700 ELMWOOD Installation of 40 gallon natural gas water heater 40 gal water heater gas New installation Water heater
2026-09-11 HVAC/Mech $11,841 45 GUNNELL Replacement furnace and AC PO 80708 AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-11 HVAC/Mech $6,540 16 BARNARD Install ductless system PO 80722 New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-11 Electrical $3,500 763 GENESEE 100 amp service 100A
2026-09-11 Roofing $10,000 29 AMBER Tear off replace ice shield 6 ft and install synthetic felt underlayment and new… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-10 Plumbing $2,000 36 RUSPIN Replace HWT- Mrs. Habeeb- (716) 730-9672 replacement
2026-09-10 Electrical $2,000 440 WYOMING Wire for 40 outlets each floor (80 total)
2026-09-10 Electrical $8,000 299 WELLINGTON 24 k generator with transfer switch
2026-09-10 Plumbing $8,980 1291 KENSINGTON WATER SERVICE EXPLORITORY Work will include: * Excavating at the existing curb s… line work
2026-09-10 Plumbing $2,000 198 LAFAYETTE AVE Plumbing Scope of work: • Remove Upper tank and Install 40-gallon short Bradford… gas New installation Water heater
2026-09-10 Plumbing $2,600 329 NORTH DR hot water tank
2026-09-10 Electrical $4,800 46 PLEASANT ESR #31346535 Jeff Carballada 716-536-1168 150AMP overhead service meter/disconn… 150A
2026-09-10 Plumbing $4,300 214 NORWALK Remove and dispose of old water heater (x2) Install a 40 Gallon short Atmospheri… 40 gal water heater gas New installation Water heater
2026-09-10 General Construction $5,000 45 DUNDEE Replace in kind the existing walkway to the front entrance and the driveway with…
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech $4,640 224 NORWALK Replacement furnace PO 80672 furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech $738,460 870 LAFAYETTE AVE This project involves installing a geo-thermal system to serve the 48 existing m… New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-10 General Construction $40,000 30 FRANKFORT Erect a new 20' x 24' garage at rear of property.  *** sketch and contract attac…
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech $8,830,700 1280 MAIN Repair basement, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor interiors, including new Stairwell. Electr…
2026-09-10 Plumbing $10,000 436 AMHERST ST complete a 2 apartment remodel that was roughed in and inspected under permit #p…
2026-09-10 Electrical $55,000 2505 NIAGARA work to demo existing light poles and feeds , replace with new poles , new condu… replacement
2026-09-10 Plumbing $5,000 295 WEIMAR 104 linear feet or drain tile and back up and regular pump
2026-09-10 General Construction 446 CONNECTICUT To combine lots at 446 Connecticut (Cultural Facility) and 134 Sixteenth (1-fami… residential
2026-09-10 General Construction $7,000 2131 SENECA Install fiber cement facade as a continuation of work from permit # 227420.  ***…
2026-09-10 Roofing $31,410 356 ROESCH Second floor dormer build out. Frame dormer on roof line. Add full bathroom in s…
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The public source does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names for Buffalo. The source identifies a permit contact but not the contractor of record. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Buffalo
Construction Activity in Buffalo

New building permits in Buffalo, New York show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Buffalo Building Permits

Buffalo, New York processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 9300+ Buffalo building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-15 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Buffalo permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Buffalo permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 9,300 building permits in Buffalo. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Buffalo permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Buffalo is dated 2026-09-13. Newest permit date: 2026-09-15. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus a permit contact where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Buffalo permit records?

Buffalo permit activity covers 9,300 indexed permits alongside 7,394 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Buffalo building permits

Search recent Buffalo, NY building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Buffalo building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Buffalo Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Buffalo?

PermitGrab currently tracks 9300 building permits in Buffalo, New York. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Buffalo permit data?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Buffalo?

Contractors can research Buffalo activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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Buffalo permit data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Buffalo provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Buffalo renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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