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Building Permits in New York City, New York

PermitStack indexes 1,002,259 building permits issued in New York City, New York, with 125,221 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,002,259
Total permits
125,221
Last 12 months
12,924
Last 30 days
+45%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
21,525
Interior remodel
12,509
Mechanical
10,050
Fence
8,142
Solar
6,342
Roofing
4,973
HVAC
4,785
Renovation
3,445
Demolition
3,249
Signage
2,979

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
2026-08-05M01238915-I1-SH12 EAST 86 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND MATERIAL STORAGE AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIP...
2026-08-05M00880210-I1-SH203 WEST 107 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE,...
2026-08-05M01377010-I1-SH2647 BROADWAYOtherINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE,...
2026-08-05B01174363-I1-GC102 MESEROLE STREETOtherFILED HEREIN VERITICAL AND HORIZONTAL EXTENSION ON EXISTING 3 STORY + CELLAR BUILD...
2026-08-05M01219139-I1-SH33 PECK SLIPOtherINSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WIT...
2026-08-05M00458222-I1-SH7 EAST 81 STREETOtherINSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NYCC 2014 CHAPTER 33 BUILDING COD...
2026-08-05Q00976367-S2-PL21-33 45 AVENUEPlumbingPL app filed in conjunction with Q00976367-I1 for interior renovations on the 2nd ...
2026-08-05X01200560-I1-SH150 WEST 197 STREETOtherPROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS ...
2026-08-05X01264995-I1-SH3511 HULL AVENUEOtherINSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE,...
2026-08-05M01395310-I1-SH300 RECTOR PLACEOtherINSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WIT...

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 August 5, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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.

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