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Latest permits filed with the New York City building department
| Date | Address | Type | Description | Contractor/Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 NEW | QUEENS BOULEVARD QUEENS BOULEVARD | Sprinklers | MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON THE 3RD FLOOR AT WORK SPACE AS P... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | WEST 28 STREET WEST 28 STREET | Sprinklers | MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH, NO... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | LORIMER STREET LORIMER STREET | Supported Scaffold | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | FARRAGUT ROAD FARRAGUT ROAD | Supported Scaffold | INSTALLATION OF SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD AS INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WILL BE NO ... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 35 AVENUE 35 AVENUE | Sidewalk Shed | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LB... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | FARRINGTON STREET FARRINGTON STREET | Sidewalk Shed | INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND ROOF PROTECTION AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUI... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 8 AVENUE 8 AVENUE | Sidewalk Shed | installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed. no change in use, occupancy or egress.... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | GREENWICH STREET GREENWICH STREET | Supported Scaffold | INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAP... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | EAST 161 STREET EAST 161 STREET | Sign | ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN READING R LOGO REGAL | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 197 STREET 197 STREET | Plumbing | APPLICATION FILING TO INSTALL 2 BOILER, 1 HWH, WASHER & DRYER, 1 LAV, 1 W/C & 1 ... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 3 AVENUE 3 AVENUE | Construction Fence | INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER DRAWINGS. FENCE SHALL COMPLY... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 56 AVENUE 56 AVENUE | Sidewalk Shed | INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY +/-75LF - 8'W x 14'H TEMPORARY HEAVY-DUTY SIDEWALK... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | LORIMER STREET LORIMER STREET | Protection and Mechanical Methods | INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ROOF PROTECTION AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | WARREN STREET WARREN STREET | Sidewalk Shed | Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shal... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | WEST 55 STREET WEST 55 STREET | Supported Scaffold | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | HAMPDEN PLACE HAMPDEN PLACE | Sidewalk Shed | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LB... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | PIERREPONT STREET PIERREPONT STREET | Supported Scaffold | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | MANHATTAN AVENUE MANHATTAN AVENUE | Sidewalk Shed | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LB... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | MANHATTAN AVENUE MANHATTAN AVENUE | Supported Scaffold | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | EAST 161 STREET EAST 161 STREET | Sign | ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN READING LUXURY RECLINERS | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | EAST 161 STREET EAST 161 STREET | Sign | ERECT ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN READING HIBACHI GRILL BUFFET | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | HUDSON STREET HUDSON STREET | Supported Scaffold | INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND MEDIUM DUTY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER ... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | WEST 55 STREET WEST 55 STREET | Sidewalk Shed | PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LB... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | 8 AVENUE 8 AVENUE | Protection and Mechanical Methods | INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY MATERIAL HOIST AS PER PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB C... | - |
| 2026-04-17 NEW | MONTGOMERY STREET MONTGOMERY STREET | Protection and Mechanical Methods | Installation of temporary wire mesh enclosure per plan submitted. Work shall com... | - |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 25 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY Active | 93 (89) | (914) 412-6909 |
| 2. NYCHA Active | 53 (53) | (212) 306-3355 · Website |
| 3. License #626264 Active | 41 (41) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 4. License #104468 Active | 37 (37) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 5. License #613329 Active | 37 (37) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 6. License #037664 Active | 35 (35) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 7. License #607447 Active | 34 (34) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 8. License #620254 Active | 34 (34) | (212) 649-4632 · Website |
| 9. License #617232 Active | 33 (33) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 10. License #002660 Active | 33 (33) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 11. License #623088 Active | 33 (33) | (929) 320-8942 · Website |
| 12. License #616638 Active | 30 (30) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 13. License #622219 Active | 29 (29) | (646) 321-1639 |
| 14. License #623481 Active | 29 (29) | (917) 244-2255 · Website |
| 15. License #618877 Active | 29 (29) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 16. License #001978 Active | 29 (29) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 17. License #620722 Active | 28 (28) | (917) 244-2255 · Website |
| 18. License #000161 Active | 28 (28) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 19. License #002248 Active | 28 (28) | (332) 216-0883 · Website |
| 20. License #018914 Active | 27 (27) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 21. License #001055 Active | 27 (27) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
| 22. License #621472 Active | 27 (27) | (917) 714-3200 · Website |
| 23. License #002145 Active | 27 (27) | (718) 889-6900 · Website |
| 24. License #001444 Active | 26 (26) | (347) 261-3853 · Website |
| 25. License #000422 Active | 26 (26) | (646) 747-8938 · Website |
Breakdown of building permits by category
New building permits in New York City, 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.
New York City, New York processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 32617+ New York City building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.
Every new construction project in New York City 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 New York City.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in New York City 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.
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