Every NYC Building Permit. Before Your Competition Knows.
Real-time access to 600,000+ active NYC DOB permits across all five boroughs. Find renovation leads, track new construction, and get instant alerts — free.
Find permit leads in 60 seconds
NYC DOB permit data is public but buried. We normalize it, geocode it, and surface it instantly.
Search any NYC address
Look up the full permit history for any property in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island.
Get instant alerts
Set alerts by ZIP code or address. We'll email you the moment a new permit is filed in your target area — before anyone else.
Close more deals
Investors find flips before they list. Contractors reach homeowners first. Agents spot off-market opportunities early.
Built for NYC real estate professionals
Real Estate Investors
Spot renovation permits on properties that haven't listed yet. Filter by job cost, work type, and owner-occupied vs. investor-owned.
- Find flip candidates early
- Track major alteration permits
- Export leads to CSV
Contractors & Trades
Track roofing, HVAC, and renovation permits in your service area. See what's been filed before quoting.
- Search by ZIP, work type, or address
- Free email alerts on new permits
- Owner contact info on Pro
Real Estate Agents
Track renovation activity to identify homeowners about to list. Bring your buyers off-market opportunities before they hit Zillow.
- Neighborhood construction trends
- New building pipeline tracking
- Property permit history
Browse NYC permits by borough
Search active building permits across all five NYC boroughs
Manhattan
High-rise & commercial construction
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Brooklyn
Residential renovations & new builds
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Queens
Mixed-use & multi-family development
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Bronx
Affordable housing & alterations
Browse Bronx permits →
Staten Island
Single-family & suburban builds
Browse Staten Island permits →
Latest NYC building permits issued
Updated daily from NYC Department of Buildings
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about NYC permit data on PermitMap.
What is PermitMap?
PermitMap is a free search engine for NYC building permits. Search 600,000+ active and historical permits across all five boroughs by address, ZIP code, BIN, work type, or owner name. Pro accounts unlock owner info, job costs, unlimited alerts, and CSV export.
Is NYC permit data really free to search?
Yes. All permit search, the interactive map, and address lookups are free forever — no credit card required. We monetize Pro features like owner contact info and bulk CSV export, not the underlying permit data.
Where does the permit data come from?
Directly from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) open-data APIs. We sync nightly, then geocode, deduplicate, and normalize every permit so you can search by address or BIN without dealing with raw DOB feeds.
How often is the permit data updated?
Every 24 hours. New permits filed with the NYC Department of Buildings appear on PermitMap the morning after they're issued. Pro users with email alerts are notified within hours of new permits matching their saved searches.
Do I need to live in NYC to use PermitMap?
No. PermitMap works from anywhere. Out-of-state investors, contractors evaluating NYC projects, and remote real estate teams all use PermitMap to monitor NYC permits without local boots on the ground.
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