NEW YORK · Building Permits

New York City Construction Leads

13,158 permits tracked · 82,961 code violations · Last updated 2026-05-22

PermitGrab tracks 2,382 active contractors who pulled 13,158 building permits in New York City, NY as of 2026-05-24. Live tracking of 82,961 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

Lagging · Expected daily • newest record 2d old

PermitGrab is a $149/month subscription that surfaces every New York City building permit, contractor record, and code violation from the official municipal feed within 12-24 hours of filing — used by solar installers, roofers, HVAC contractors, real-estate investors, and insurance restoration teams to acquire leads at the moment a homeowner commits to a project. 14-day trial below — no signup, card on file.

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13,158
Active Permits
2,382
Contractors
82,961
Code Violations

Who pulled permits in New York City this week?

PermitGrab tracks 2,382 active contractors in New York City, with new permit filings indexed daily from the city's open data portal.

How fresh is New York City permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for New York City is dated 2026-05-22. 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.

What construction is happening in New York City right now?

Across the last 90 days, New York City permitting activity covers 13,158 building permits alongside 82,961 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.

13,158 permits tracked · 2,382 contractors · Updated 2026-05-24

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Permit Types in New York City — 11,536 permits by category
Construction Activity in New York City

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.

About New York City Building Permits

New York City, New York processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13158+ New York City building permits — updated periodically 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.

How Contractors Use New York City Permit Data

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.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City open data portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions about New York City Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in New York City?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13158 building permits in New York City, 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.

How fresh is the New York City permit data?

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. New York City is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

How can contractors find construction leads in New York City?

Contractors find leads in New York City by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to New York City — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

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Who buys this data?

New York City permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in New York City = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every New York City GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A New York City addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in New York City are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
New York City renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every New York City permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
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