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Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 988,812 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 123,836 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

988,812
Total permits
123,836
Last 12 months
12,800
Last 30 days
+61%
vs same period prior year
Jun 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
21,238
Interior remodel
12,485
Mechanical
9,928
Fence
7,983
Solar
6,888
Roofing
5,410
HVAC
4,162
Renovation
3,391
Signage
3,047
Demolition
2,882

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
2026-06-18B00884434-I1-GC603 BRADFORD STREETOtherExisting 2-Story and basement, 3-Family to be converted to a 8-Family Dwelling
2026-06-18B01097572-S3-CC2016 PITKIN AVENUEInterior remodelInterior warehouse renovation from manufacturing to storage with the existing buil...
2026-06-18B01089383-S2-GC1429 77 STREETOtherHorizontal enlargement. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.
2026-06-18M01204590-I1-SH11 WEST 84 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE,...
2026-06-18B01195242-I1-GC111 HICKS STREETDemolitionApplic. for gen. renov. w/ inter. demo. of non-bear partitions, mech duct systems,...
2026-06-18M01120747-I1-GC61 EAST 77 STREETInterior remodelINTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING RADIOLOGY CLINIC. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PART...
2026-06-18M00879952-S2-FN722 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUEFenceINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY ...
2026-06-18M00934584-I1-GC2109 BROADWAYInterior remodelTO PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENT #13-131 ON 13 FLOOR WITH GENE...
2026-06-18M01351110-I1-GC45 WEST 45 STREETOtherFIT-OUT OF A 6,000 SF (APPROXIMATE) OFFICE SPACE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ...
2026-06-18Q01217802-I1-SH154-37 BARCLAY AVENUEOtherInstallation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with...

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 June 18, 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 16 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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