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So far in 2026, 🏗️ building permits issued Permits are 40.3k, down by 2% from last year's 41.2k to this date of March 31, 2026.
Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2026
Comparing Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2026 to same period last year
Tracks all building permits issued by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB). Includes permits for general construction, plumbing, mechanical systems, structural work, sidewalk sheds, and other work types. A permit is counted when the issued_date is recorded. Data sourced from the DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits dataset.
This data comes from 🏗️ Building Permits Issued, a public dataset maintained by New York City on the city's open data portal.
From June 23, 2016 to March 31, 2026
Last checked Apr 2, 2026