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Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 1,000,929 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 124,899 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,000,929
Total permits
124,899
Last 12 months
12,105
Last 30 days
+47%
vs same period prior year
Jul 31, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
21,476
Interior remodel
12,471
Mechanical
10,016
Fence
8,132
Solar
6,384
Roofing
4,977
HVAC
4,754
Renovation
3,435
Demolition
3,214
Signage
2,982

Permit data by trade in New York City

Drill into the most common permit categories in New York City.

Top contractors in New York City

Most active contractors by permit volume in New York City.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in New York City, New York. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-31M01340611-S1-SF62 MORNINGSIDE DRIVEOtherINSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. ALL WORK ...
2026-07-31B01163575-I1-MS333 SCHERMERHORN STREETMechanicalMODIFY BOILER BREECHING AND CHIMNEYS FOR EXISTING BOILER ROOM EQUIPMENT ON THIRD F...
2026-07-31Q01425690-I1-SF43-11 49 STREETOtherPROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY W...
2026-07-31X01106014-S2-MS1260 BURKE AVENUEMechanicalMECHANICAL WORK FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GC APPLICATION. NO CHANGE TO USE, EG...
2026-07-31M01387485-S2-MS372 LAFAYETTE STREETMechanicalNew split units and new ventless recirculation wall mount hoods for the eating and...
2026-07-31M01439128-I1-SH247 EAST 39 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF HEAVY-DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY...
2026-07-31X01325561-I1-SL2910 TENBROECK AVENUESolarRoof mounted solar panels installation tax abatement
2026-07-31B01437670-S2-FN83 VAN SICKLEN STREETFenceINSTALLING CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER PLAN, CONJUNCTION WITH JOB #B01437670-I1 ,NO ...
2026-07-31B01427307-I1-FN61 2 STREETFenceInstall temporary wood construction fence at rear yard to be removed upon completi...
2026-07-31Q01349497-S2-FO115-45 GAR 124 STREETNew constructionEarth and foundation work new building garage

Access New York City permit data via API

Query New York City, New York permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all New York City permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=New%20York%20City&state=NY&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get New York City permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official New York City open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the New York City data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for New York City, New York was issued on July 31, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access New York City permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter New York City permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export New York City permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a New York City building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in New York City, New York is 17 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

Get New York City permit data in your app today

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