5,717 permits tracked · 5,162 code violations · Last updated 2026-05-23
PermitGrab tracks 758 active contractors who pulled 5,717 building permits in Buffalo, NY as of 2026-05-25. Live tracking of 5,162 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.
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PermitGrab tracks 758 active contractors in Buffalo, with new permit filings indexed daily from the city's open data portal.
The most recent permit indexed for Buffalo is dated 2026-05-23. Expected daily • newest record 2d old Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.
Across the last 90 days, Buffalo permitting activity covers 5,717 building permits alongside 5,162 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.
5,717 permits tracked · 758 contractors · Updated 2026-05-25
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5,717 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Address | Contractor / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 291 ELM | CHRISTOPHER HOGAN |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 86 HAWLEY | HIGHLAND CONTRACTORS OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC. |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 2375 SOUTH PARK | JOHN MILITELLO |
| 2025-12-05 | DEMOLITION | 25 BOEHM | APRIL DOMANOWSKI |
| 2025-12-05 | REP-PLANS | 39 LETCHWORTH | DAVID W MATTERS |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 32 CRESCENT | NEHAD ABDELHAY |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 29 AMBER | ZACHER ELECTRIC |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 54 BEARD | PHILLIP SMITH |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 92 WALLACE | ZENNER & RITTER |
| 2025-12-05 | GC | 226 MARYLAND | WILLIAM MAHONEY |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 1540 ELMWOOD | TODD RUSSO |
| 2025-12-05 | DEMOLITION | 515 HINMAN | GARRETT STEPHENS |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 511 WINSLOW | ELECTRICAL SERVICES OF WNY |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 33 SCHUELE | MARK WARING |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 254 FOURTEENTH | T-MARK PLUMBING |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 86 SARANAC | ZENNER & RITTER |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 146 DEARBORN | THE PLUMBER HEATING COOLING |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 136 PONTIAC ST | MICHAEL MARKS |
| 2025-12-05 | DEMOLITION | 18 BENZINGER | GEITER DONE OF WNY INC |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 39 PLYMOUTH | ZENNER & RITTER |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 1416 HERTEL | HUDSON MASONRY |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 863 NORTHAMPTON | COMMUNITY ELECTRIC |
| 2025-12-05 | SIGN | 160 DUPONT | BEN CROOM |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 276 DAVIDSON | AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 611 FARGO | TIMOTHY GALLAGHER |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 17 TENNYSON | ZACHER ELECTRIC |
| 2025-12-05 | GC | 929 NORTHLAND | LESTER MCDADE |
| 2025-12-05 | GC | 383 FOURTEENTH | WILLIAM MAHONEY |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 44 GROVE | (DBA) JB DECK RESTORATION JONATHAN BERKHOUDT |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 66 KERMIT | SABRI ELMOUSS |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 35 RICHLAWN | ROY HAMILTON |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL | 83 KILHOFFER | AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 434 HIGHGATE | MASBA UDDIN TANVIR REALTY INC |
| 2025-12-05 | DEMOLITION | 16 BENZINGER | GEITER DONE OF WNY INC |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 18 WADE | ROY HAMILTON |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 101 EDNA | LUIS MAYANCELA |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 228 POTTERS | ZENNER & RITTER |
| 2025-12-05 | REPAIR | 57 BEATRICE | MATTHEW REITZ |
| 2025-12-05 | PLUMBING | 117 UNIVERSITY AVE | R.I.C. PLUMBING, INC |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 293 WILLETT | ZENNER & RITTER |
| 2025-12-05 | HEATING | 27 PUTNAM ST | GREENSTAR HOME SERVICES |
| 2025-12-04 | REPAIR | 24 WHITNEY | IVY LEA CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 2025-12-04 | PLUMBING | 23 NORWOOD | TONY CELLINO |
| 2025-12-04 | ELECTRICAL | 127 MARIGOLD | JIM WILLIAMSON |
| 2025-12-04 | PLUMBING | 31 LITTLEFIELD | TONY CELLINO |
| 2025-12-04 | ELECTRICAL | 195 DINGENS | KRISTIE L JESSON |
| 2025-12-04 | ELECTRICAL | 47 HAYDEN | AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES |
| 2025-12-04 | HEATING | 72 LOVERING | MICHAEL DOLLENDORF |
| 2025-12-04 | PLUMBING | 431 AUBURN | TONY CELLINO |
| 2025-12-04 | ELECTRICAL | 61 GOEMBEL | AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES |
No contractor lead data available for Buffalo. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.
New building permits in Buffalo, New York indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.
Buffalo, New York processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5717+ Buffalo building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.
Every new construction project in Buffalo requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Buffalo.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Buffalo use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.
Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Buffalo building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.
PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Buffalo electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.
Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Buffalo open data portal.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 5717 building permits in Buffalo, New York. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.
Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Buffalo is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.
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