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New York

Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 988,355 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 123,303 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

988,355
Total permits
123,303
Last 12 months
12,754
Last 30 days
+51%
vs same period prior year
Jun 17, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
21,132
Interior remodel
12,408
Mechanical
9,876
Fence
7,965
Solar
6,874
Roofing
5,381
HVAC
4,141
Renovation
3,378
Signage
3,040
Demolition
2,858

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
2026-06-17B00987193-I1-PL1577 48 STREETHVACINSTALL (1) NEW DEEP FRYER AND (2) 6 BURNER RANGES. EXISTING GAS METER AND GAS PI...
2026-06-17B01403774-I1-PL5100 KINGS PLAZAPlumbingINSTALLATION OF NEW 4'' SANITARY PIPES
2026-06-17X01405233-I1-FN1074 KELLY STREETFenceTEMPORARY 8'-0 HIGH CONSTRUCTION FENCE
2026-06-17Q01409419-I1-SL90-27 193 STREETSolarFILING HEREWITH TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR P...
2026-06-17Q01248433-S1-GC61-19 GRAND AVENUEInterior remodelINSTALLATION OF NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FLOOR AND WALL FINISHES IN CELLAR BATHROOM....
2026-06-17Q01017575-S3-PL95-16 89 AVENUERoofingRemove gas water heater, install electric heat pump water heater
2026-06-17Q08025595-S5-PL48-01 90 STREETRoofingWing A1 & A7: Replacement of 12 roof drains (6 on roof main building, 4 on roo...
2026-06-17B01082112-I1-GC2016 PITKIN AVENUEDemolitionHEREWITH FILING SOFT-DEMOLITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FUTURE TENANT FIT-OUT PER PLAN...
2026-06-17M01383105-I1-GC1 LEXINGTON AVENUEOtherINTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF APT. 1,2D AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, E...
2026-06-17X01062435-I1-SH510 EAST 139 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF HEAVY-DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY...

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 17, 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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