Buffalo Building Permits & Property Data

9,460 indexed permits · 7,445 code violations · Buffalo, New York.

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Newest permit 2026-09-17

PermitGrab tracks 9,460 building permits in Buffalo, NY as of 2026-09-17. 7,445 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-04.

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7,445
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Permit data through 2026-09-17

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Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-08-04 Electrical 220 ROSS Install 150 amp two family service and replace wiring in rear bathroom And bedro… 150A replacement
2026-08-04 Plumbing $6,500 200 CARMEL add one toilet, one shower, one lav sink as well as washer box for laundry room
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech $5,500 44 GALLATIN Replace gf existing replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-04 Electrical 443 WINSPEAR INSTALL A NEW 150 AMP, TWO METER SERVICE AT 443 WINSPEAR ESR#31331191 150A New installation
2026-08-04 Plumbing $3,000 470 BEST SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-08-04 General Construction $13,271 17 WHITEHALL concrete driveway replacement - existing size
2026-08-04 General Construction $56,250 69 CHAPIN Replace in-kind the driveway of a 1-family dwelling. To be exposed aggregate.
2026-08-04 General Construction $9,900 163 ESSER tear out and replace existing driveway in-kind
2026-08-04 Electrical 5 PORTER Electrical renovations to Ralph Wilson Centennial Park (formerly LaSalle Park) f… service panel fire alarm New installation Panel service
2026-08-04 Plumbing $6,432 44 TACOMA We will be installing 35 feet of interior drainage and a sump pump at the proper…
2026-08-04 Electrical 177 MILITARY Install new wiring throughout store
2026-08-04 Electrical 497 NORWOOD METER RELEASE #31370290
2026-08-04 Structural $11,640 192 YORK Install 3 smart jacks and new beam, as per the engineer drawing. *** digeplan **…
2026-08-04 Electrical $6,000 214 HIGHLAND ESR #31365415Peter Firestone 716-861-6743150AMP 2 gang service change MJM Electr… 3150A
2026-08-04 Plumbing $2,257 46 DECKER 40 GALLON (SHORT) NG ATMOSPHERIC NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER; BRADFORD WHITE. PO#55… 40 gal water heater gas Water heater
2026-08-04 Electrical $3,500 27 CORNWALL 27 Cornwall Ave Buffalo, NY 14215 Single family house one meter Just need meter …
2026-08-04 General Construction $5,000 1227 KENSINGTON To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling install vinyl siding to entire house. *… 2-story residential
2026-08-04 Plumbing $13,686 45 SUMMIT GAS LINE FOR GENERATOR line work
2026-08-04 Plumbing $9,461 26 HEMPSTEAD Exterior sanitary repair
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech $1,500 35 HAMMERSCHMIDT Just line hide communication wire and dual insulated freon lines. No mechanical …
2026-08-03 Plumbing $12,000 716 TACOMA Owner is installing a new driveway and we are replacing the sanitary sewer under… line work New installation
2026-08-03 Electrical 161 HICKORY MINOR RENOVATIONS TO 8 UNIT TOWNHOUSE 7,772 SQ FT 8 HVAC systems
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $10,000 124 COIT ductless
2026-08-03 General Construction $6,027 51 NORWOOD Install new decking and stairs, guard and handrails in kind to the existing open… 1-story
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $17,852 200 NORWALK Furnace & AC install Trane furnace model S9X1B060U4PS Trane AC model 5TTR30 AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-03 General Construction $12,000 12 HENLEY To an existing 1 story 1 family dwelling build a 16ft x 7 ft rear addition for b…
2026-08-03 General Construction $43,000 3020 BAILEY To an existing 2story masonry building replace the front facade according to GC2… 2-story
2026-08-03 Roofing $8,500 135 GRIDER To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling shingle over ***OWNER VERIFIED 1 LAYER*… shingle Roof repair
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $52,000 55 WINDSOR ductless install New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-03 Plumbing $2,000 222 ORA WRIGHTER DR Replace HWT- Allen Pratcher, (716) 777-5986 replacement
2026-08-03 General Construction 267 CAROLINA Install temp stone parking pad for Contractor parking in conjunction with permit…
2026-08-03 General Construction $55,000 212 CRESTWOOD Deck at rear house Deck to be built same size as exisiting.
2026-08-03 Roofing $2,500 116 BARTON To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling tear off roof to deck on front porch on… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-08-03 Plumbing $15,000 43 RIPLEY SUMP & DRAIN TILE IN BASEMENT
2026-08-03 General Construction $10,000 174 ANDERSON Rebuild of front porch and balcony above. *** digeplan *** *** work by owner aff…
2026-08-03 Electrical $8,000 585 BRECKENRIDGE Install underground 100A 120/240V 1PH sub panel for garage fed from house. Insta… 100A 240V New installation
2026-08-03 Roofing $20,000 3269 BAILEY CONVERT EXISTING FLAT ROOF TO GABEL ROOF WITH TRUSSES *** Digeplan *** flat
2026-08-03 Electrical $3,500 324 HEWITT 324 Hewitt Basement wiring 6 Outlets
2026-08-03 Plumbing $11,650 139 PHYLLIS Install 89 feet waterguard and a sump pump
2026-08-03 Signage $1,000 500 ELMWOOD THE Scope of work includes the REMOVAL OF THE existing metal awning SHEATHING. T…
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $12,366 81 KENTUCKY Furnace install furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-08-03 General Construction $32,330 560 LAFAYETTE AVE We are tearing out and replacing the driveway same layout ***NO WORK IN RIGHT OF…
2026-08-03 Plumbing $15,000 151 RAPIN INSTALL SUMP PUMP AND HANG NEW SEWER line work New installation
2026-08-03 General Construction $4,000 25 STRAUSS To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling remove and replace decking and handrail… 2-story residential
2026-08-03 Electrical 61 OTIS Dedicated line and smoke c/o to be installed on 9/23
2026-08-03 Solar $280,000 317 VULCAN Work to be performed under this permit is the installation of a solar panel arra… solar Solar PV
2026-08-03 General Construction $2,000 177 RIVERSIDE To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling install new flooring in kitchen.
2026-08-03 Electrical $1,800 324 HEWITT 150 amp service replacement ESR - 31372605 150A replacement
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $23,000 200 CARMEL Erect a 1-story frame addition to the rear of existing 1-family dwelling.     **…
2026-08-03 HVAC/Mech $3,500 522 PLYMOUTH Kirsten Anderson 522 Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 Run 220 Line to Heat Pump S…
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Permit Types in Buffalo
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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 9460+ Buffalo building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-18 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 9,460 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 2026-09-17. Newest permit date: 2026-09-18. 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 9,460 indexed permits alongside 7,445 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 9460 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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Real estate investors
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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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