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
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Permit data through 2026-09-13

9,300 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-07-13 General Construction $55,000 99 OLCOTT Build a 500sq ft addition at rear of existing structure   *** paper plans filed … 500 roof sf New installation
2026-07-13 Plumbing $10,000 142 JERSEY Installation of new 4" sanitary sewer from new home to main in street. line work New installation New construction
2026-07-13 General Construction $48,349 1420 BROADWAY INSTALL A 2 STOP (TRACTION) PASSENGER ELEVATOR. FINAL ACCEPTANCE REQUIRED.
2026-07-13 Roofing $5,000 30 PECK Complete roof tear off, install new decking, new ice and water shield, shingles … shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-13 Electrical 216 SUMMER METER RELEASE UNIT 5 ACCOUNT # 6547 5323 25
2026-07-13 Demolition $38,000 81 DESHLER 9/14/21 judge order 7/9/26 - commissioner condemned demolition Commissioner cond…
2026-07-13 Structural $3,300 27 BREMEN Fabricate & install one welded wedge style awning. The frame of the awning will …
2026-07-13 Plumbing $16,500 19 COOLIDGE Remodeling existing bathroom and adding other plumbing fixtures.
2026-07-13 Electrical 1253 JEFFERSON NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR STREET LIGHTING & TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET LIGHTING ESR# 3…
2026-07-13 Roofing $43,413 251 DELAVAN EAST TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SHINGLES AND DECKING TO THE ROOF OF THE HOME. shingle replacement Roof repair
2026-07-13 Plumbing $5,400 188 BERKSHIRE Repipe gas lines - Alimush Chowdhery, (716) 331-2110 repipe
2026-07-13 Plumbing $8,000 36 OAKWOOD WEST rough in for new bathroom as well as finishes
2026-07-13 Electrical 125 GOULDING METER RELEASE FLOOR 1 ACCOUNT # 419 509 8512
2026-07-13 Plumbing $10,000 144 JERSEY Installation of new 4" sanitary sewer from new home to main in street. line work New installation New construction
2026-07-13 Roofing $7,500 448 ONTARIO tear off one layer of shingles new ice and water new drip edge new felt paper shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-13 Plumbing $10,000 138 JERSEY Installation of new 4" sanitary sewer from new home to main in street. line work New installation New construction
2026-07-13 Pool/Spa $6,000 427 HUNTINGTON Installation of above ground pool and pump systems with heater and filtration. *…
2026-07-13 Roofing $3,800 575 WALDEN tear off existing roof and install new roof with all underlayment, shingles and … shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-13 Roofing $7,888 353 SANDERS Replace roof on front porch – GAF Liberty Modified Bitumen System on flat sectio… shingle, flat replacement Roof repair
2026-07-13 Roofing $18,709 64 HOUSTON 16 sq residential roof replacement with no structual changes replacement Roof repair
2026-07-13 General Construction $2,500 216 SARANAC Remove and replace porch boards
2026-07-13 General Construction $7,000 114 HUMASON to an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling renovate front 1 story porch with like … 2-story residential
2026-07-13 Roofing $51,500 400 SMITH Furnish and install a new MBCI structural metal roof recover system over the exi… metal New installation Roof repair
2026-07-13 Electrical 1565 JEFFERSON NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR STREET LIGHTING & TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET LIGHTING ESR# 3…
2026-07-13 Electrical $1,400 305 PARKDALE dedicated line for laundry
2026-07-13 Electrical $5,621 273 HUMBOLDT 100a service replacement ESR: 31361062 100A replacement
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech $100,000 327 PORTER Replacement of 10 hydronic VAV units and associated ductwork. replacement HVAC replacement
2026-07-13 Electrical $7,000 155 PARK CHANGING (UPPER) PANEL AND REWIRING SOME OF APARTMENT
2026-07-13 Electrical 47 NORMAL Dedicated line and smoke c/o to be installed on 8/27
2026-07-13 General Construction $5,000 51 VAN RENSSELAER To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling renovate 1 story front porch with like … 2-story residential
2026-07-13 Plumbing $6,500 77 CRESCENT Repiping existing bathroom on 2nd floor. New water and drains/vents
2026-07-13 HVAC/Mech $3,500 84 RICKERT 84 Rickert Ave Buffalo NY 14211 A/C # 0995100180 4211A
2026-07-13 Electrical $16,000 511 WILLIAM Install Generator, 14kW - Disconnect/ Reconnect- Michael Rupp, (234) 517-8778
2026-07-13 Electrical 1715 JEFFERSON NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREET LIGHTING (ESR'S NOT YET AVAILABLE)
2026-07-13 Electrical 299 WOODBRIDGE dedicated line to be installed on 9/8
2026-07-13 Demolition $18,000 67 YOUNG 5/7/26 - judge order 6/5/26 - COMMISSIONER CONEMNED DEMOLITION Commissioner cond…
2026-07-13 General Construction $1,500 82 ENGLEWOOD To an existing 2 story 2 family dwelling repair siding throughout and add new tr…
2026-07-13 Plumbing $8,500 152 GOOD ROUGH-IN ONLY: Water, waste and venting to 2 unit structure. 2 HVAC systems
2026-07-13 Electrical 1131 JEFFERSON NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR STREET LIGHTING & TRAFFIC SIGNAL STREET LIGHTING ESR# 3…
2026-07-12 Roofing $28,000 155 ALTRURIA complete tear off of old horizontal siding, replacement of white vertical siding… tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-07-11 HVAC/Mech $8,000 176 ROSLYN Swapping out boiler in the basement and swapping out furnace for upstairs furnace
2026-07-10 Electrical $3,500 125 KENSINGTON 125 Kensington Ave Buffalo, NY 14214 150 amp service repair 2 family house 2 met… 150A
2026-07-10 Electrical $3,500 1523 MAIN 1523 Main St . Buffalo. Willoughby insurance. 14 Outlets 8 lights. Commercial
2026-07-10 Electrical $4,300 212 BLAINE INSTALL NEW 150A 2 METER SERVICEEDWARD LEWIS212 BLAINE AVEBUFFALO, NY 14208716-7… 150A New installation
2026-07-10 General Construction $1,800 723 BEST Porch repair ONLY REPAIR BAD BOARDS    *** WORK BY OWNER ***
2026-07-10 Electrical $7,520 21 BRAYTON Update the existing electrical service to include a new meter channel and reloca…
2026-07-10 HVAC/Mech $7,600 350 GERMANIA AC AC
2026-07-10 Plumbing $1,000 161 HICKORY Install Tub liner and new fixture
2026-07-10 General Construction $20,000 274 SARANAC Interior remodel only of two bathrooms and two kitchens.    *** NEGATIVE ASBESTO…
2026-07-10 Electrical $3,000 34 SUMMIT Upgrade service to 150 amps, move meter outside, panel replacement, upgrade grou… 150A replacement
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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.

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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
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