How does permit tracking work in New York City?

PermitDashboard connects to New York City's permit system and automatically monitors your permit status. When there's a change, you get an instant alert via email or SMS.

How much does permit monitoring cost in New York City?

Plans start at $10/month for individual contractors. Includes monitoring up to 5 permits, email alerts, and access to all 53+ cities. We offer a 14-day free trial.

What permit types can you track in New York City?

We track 11+ permit types in New York City including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits, and more. The full list of available types is shown on this page.

How often are permit statuses updated?

We check New York City's portal every 15 minutes for paid plans. When your permit status changes, you're notified within minutes, not days.

How does AI document review help?

Our AI analyzes your permit application before you submit and catches common errors that cause rejections. This can reduce rejections by up to 40% and save you weeks of delays.

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New York City, NY Permit Tracking

Comprehensive NYC permit tracking across all five boroughs. Monitor DOB permits, DEP connections, and DOT permits from one dashboard.

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New York City Permit Snapshot

Data updated: Feb 1, 2026

Estimated data from industry benchmarks

27 days

Average
Processing

18.3%

Rejection
Rate

#42

Pain Index
Score

Moderate

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Trend
vs last month

Top Rejection Reasons in New York City

1 Incomplete site plan 28%
2 Missing structural calculations 22%
3 Zoning compliance issues 18%
4 Insufficient drainage plan 16%
5 Code compliance issues 10%

Best month to submit: February

Worst month to submit: September

See how this compares to other cities

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Two tools for New York City

Everything you need to manage permits here.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

AI Permit Checklist

Our AI knows New York City's requirements. It tells you exactly what documents you need before submitting your application.

No rejections for missing documents

AFTER YOU SUBMIT

Permit Monitoring

We check New York City's portal every 15 minutes. When your permit status changes, we notify you by email or text.

No more calling the city

New York City Building Permit Types We Track

Comprehensive contractor permit tracking across all major permit categories in New York City, NY. Monitor 11+ permit types including building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits.

Building Electrical Plumbing Mechanical Demolition Alteration Fire Environmental Street Construction Street Closure Highway Work

Areas we cover in New York City

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Bronx Staten Island

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