Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 972,886 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 121,130 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

972,886
Total permits
121,130
Last 12 months
11,342
Last 30 days
+48%
vs same period prior year
Apr 25, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
20,816
Interior remodel
10,790
Mechanical
10,255
Fence
8,183
Solar
7,253
Roofing
5,311
HVAC
3,869
Renovation
3,383
Signage
3,115
Foundation
2,966

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-25Q01039046-I1-SH14-45 29 AVENUEOtherInstallation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work sh...
2026-04-25M01246972-I1-GC785 5 AVENUEOtherFACADE REPAIRS AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS ...
2026-04-25M01277310-I1-GC190 EAST 72 STREETOtherFACADE AND LOCAL LAW REPAIRS AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE I...
2026-04-25B01179116-I1-SC189 SCHERMERHORN STREETOtherIRA to assist with Condition Assessment.
2026-04-25M01295614-I1-GC411 EAST 53 STREETOtherFACADE REPAIRS AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS,...
2026-04-25M01121682-I1-GC404 EAST 79 STREETRoofingFACADE REPAIRS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF ROOF PAVERS AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS ...
2026-04-25M01166527-S1-PL440 EAST 56 STREETPlumbingPlumbing work filed in conjunction with a renovation GC app M01166527-I1 for an ex...
2026-04-24B00998912-S1-ST824 FRIEL PLACEFoundationProposed construction of the 3 story 3 family building on the existing foundation,...
2026-04-24X00480863-I1-GC383 EAST 143 STREETPlumbingBLDG #8_Architectural and Mechanical work related to disconnection and removal of ...
2026-04-24X00375647-I1-ST240 FOOD CENTER DRIVEOtherRelated structural work for ConEdison Hunts Point Head House.

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 April 25, 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 1,000 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 15 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.

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