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Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 979,162 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 115,798 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

979,162
Total permits
115,798
Last 12 months
3,074
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 15, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
19,886
Interior remodel
11,806
Mechanical
9,344
Fence
7,559
Solar
6,696
Roofing
5,102
HVAC
3,785
Renovation
3,186
Signage
2,926
New construction
2,630

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-15M01358082-I1-PMM467 10 AVENUERoofingTemporary roof protection adjacent new building construction
2026-05-15B01401708-I1-PMM185 TOMPKINS AVENUERoofingTemporary roof protection installation during construction
2026-05-15Q01399379-I1-SL122-04 HILLSIDE AVENUESolarGrid-tied rooftop solar panel installation
2026-05-15M01300598-I1-GC1157 LEXINGTON AVENUERoofingRoof play slab replacement parapets facade work
2026-05-15Q01388508-I1-SL196-44 45 DRIVESolarRoof-mounted solar panels installation tax abatement
2026-05-15S01397780-I1-SL111 PATTEN STREETSolarRoof-mounted solar panels installation tax abatement
2026-05-15Q01400325-I1-SL142-07 130 AVENUESolarRoof-mounted solar panel installation tax abatement
2026-05-15B01188481-I1-GC390 NOSTRAND AVENUERoofingTelecom cabinet relocation on roof
2026-05-15X01398263-I1-SL1529 LELAND AVENUESolarRoof-mounted solar panel installation tax abatement
2026-05-15Q01399392-I1-SL183-02 90 AVENUESolarTax abatement application for roof-mounted solar panels installation

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"

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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 May 15, 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 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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