Buffalo Building Permits & Property Data

9,300 indexed permits · 7,429 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. 7,429 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-03.

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9,300
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7,429
Code Violations
Property Owners · count unavailable
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Permit data through 2026-09-13

9,300 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-07-23 Electrical 68 LEXINGTON Dedicated line and smoke c/o to be installed on 9/7
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech $17,025 371 DELAWARE Mechanically fasten new isocyanurate insulation per code. mechanical fasten Sope…
2026-07-23 Electrical $6,000 42 PERSIA We will be replacing the 150-amp overhead electrical service. The point of attac… replacement
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech $41,333 21 PERSHING INSTALL MINI SPLIT SYSTEM mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2026-07-23 Roofing $37,050 54 FORDHAM 19 sq full roof tear off and garage drip edge flinntastic 3 pout on upr dormer l… tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-23 General Construction $11,937 196 BEST INSTALL A NEW EXTERIOR 2 STOP WHEELCHAIR LIFT. FINAL ACCEPTANCE REQUIRED.
2026-07-23 Roofing $34,070 86 NORTH DR 31 SQ full roof replacement 24 sq shingle 7 sq low slope flashing , ice and wate… shingle replacement Roof repair
2026-07-23 Electrical $3,500 239 WOOD 239 wood 14211 Inspection hold Acc#8175109278 Lower
2026-07-22 Electrical 305 PARKDALE Wire for 2 - 20 amp circuits for upper unit (upstairs electrical panel and basem… 20A
2026-07-22 Roofing $8,000 121 FAY To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling tear-off roof to rafters and install al… tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-22 Plumbing $2,002 151 MONTROSE BRADFPRD WHITE 40 GALLON NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER (SHORT) 552058/79389 40 gal water heater gas Water heater
2026-07-22 General Construction $3,000 121 STRAUSS To an 2 story 1 family dwelling remove 163 sq ft of drywall and install new insu… 163 sf 2-story residential
2026-07-22 Roofing $206,500 284 FERRY EAST To an existing commercial building remove (2) chimneys to 6' below roof line and… replacement Roof repair
2026-07-22 Roofing $8,050 197 BRINTON TEAR OFF FRONT HALF ROOF ONLY. INSTALL SHEATHING AS NEEDED. RE-SHINGLE FRONT ROO… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-22 Roofing $14,000 373 NORMAL -Complete roof tear off(excluding right side main sections) -all new osb -6 feet… shingle, metal tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-22 Electrical 15 BAXTER Power on meter release upper unit
2026-07-22 General Construction $11,000 9 ARGYLE Remove old driveway and garage pad and replace with new concrete   *** NO ROW WO…
2026-07-22 General Construction $1,500 102 ENGLEWOOD To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling install new siding on on both long side… 2-story residential
2026-07-22 Plumbing 46 NORMAN Bring 2 of 4 hot water tanks up to code (1st permit for other 2 hwt's PLUM26-969…
2026-07-22 Plumbing $3,000 608 HOPKINS SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $45,000 162 LAFAYETTE AVE This three-story refurbished building we'll have a main gas fired 100,000 BTU 96… 100,000 BTU AC, furnace, heat pum…
2026-07-22 General Construction $10,000 21 GLENN To an existing 2 story 1 family dwelling repair fire damage walls and rafters. *… 2-story residential
2026-07-22 Electrical 7 MICHIGAN SOUTH INSTALL CABLE TRAY WITH 5KV CABLES FROM NEW SWITCHGEAR HOUSE TO OLD 5KV SWITCHGE… 120V New installation
2026-07-22 Electrical $4,900 23 OAKGROVE 200 amp overhead service ESR 31366180 Jared Rumsey 607-333-0216 200A
2026-07-22 Electrical $5,000 713 COLUMBUS PKWY Replace existing electrical service with new 2 meter 200A service. Install new S… 200A replacement
2026-07-22 Plumbing $4,500 62 DEERFIELD Repair sewer - Damar Hood, (716)207-1968 line work
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $13,998 318 HOWARD Replacement of 5 ton RTU in existing space 5 tons rooftop unit replacement HVAC replacement
2026-07-22 General Construction $22,895 339 BRYANT To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling replace front porch rotted wood and ins… 2-story residential
2026-07-22 Plumbing $3,000 66 TRINITY SEWER REPAIR line work
2026-07-22 Electrical $28,345 103 HUMBOLDT Interior electrical renovations
2026-07-22 Electrical 146 BABCOCK Service upgrade relocate point of attachment service panel Panel service
2026-07-22 Electrical $16,000 36 COPELAND 200 amp duplex service Nat Grid 313 664 86 200A
2026-07-22 General Construction $2,000 131 GERMAIN To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling remove and replace deck boards with com… 2-story residential
2026-07-22 Electrical 624 CLINTON 200 AMP SERVICE ESR# 31253721 200A
2026-07-22 Fire Protection $365,000 123 ELMWOOD ***CHANGE OF USE*** Change of Use of a 2 story 2 family dwelling with 1 story Ca… shingle replacement Roof repair
2026-07-22 Roofing $3,000 301 WEST To an existing 2 story multiple dwelling tear off front porch roof and install n… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-22 Roofing $86,700 60 DINGENS Tear out & replace approx. 1,000 s/f wet foam roofing down to old BUR only. Appl… replacement Roof repair
2026-07-22 General Construction $275,000 68 PULASKI Construction of a new wood-framed, slab on grade, 2-story house for sale on curr… 2-story
2026-07-22 Electrical 300 PARKSIDE REPLACE 10 GFCI, REPLACE 6 SWITCHES, REPLACE 20 LIGHT FIXTURES, AND REPLACE 3 EX… replacement
2026-07-22 General Construction $10,000 97 FIFTEENTH To an existing 2 story multiple residency's create a 6ft wide at front to 8ft wi… 2-story
2026-07-22 Fire Protection $45,000 58 MARINER Sprinkler System & Fire Protection System installation at a 3 story, 3 units bui… fire protection, spri… New installation
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $12,756 1167 AMHERST ST Replacement boiler PO 79581 replacement HVAC replacement
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $40,000 467 SHERMAN Repair limited fire damage, complete interior renovation, new electrical & HVAC,…
2026-07-22 Plumbing $6,800 118 PARKSIDE CT The basement floor will be sawcut 12” from the partial wall on the side of the b…
2026-07-22 Plumbing $2,002 268 RIVERSIDE HIGH EFFICIENCY TANKLESS WATER  HEATER  552433/79390 tankless Water heater
2026-07-22 Electrical $29,715 73 HUMBOLDT interior electrical renovations
2026-07-22 General Construction $6,000 425 SOUTHSIDE Put siding on one side of home. *** work by owner/uncompensated help ***
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $10,000 117 HUMBOLDT Provide and install new Tempstar 60,000 Btu 97% 2-stage furnace and 2 Ton AC pac… 2 tons 60,000 BTU AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation
2026-07-22 HVAC/Mech $12,000 53 MANHATTAN Replace furnace and ac, Leah Ingram, (716) 238-0885 AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-07-22 Plumbing $2,600 31 GLENDALE Replace 2 hot water tanks Mark 716-868-8821 replacement
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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 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 7,429 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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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.

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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.
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