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Building permits in ZIP 10021 (Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill), New York City
2,120 building permits were issued in ZIP 10021 (Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill), New York City over the last 12 months — #15 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 1.2% of the city total. Median declared value: $44,000 (1.0× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
2,120
#15 in New York City
Median declared value
$44,000
Total declared value
$707.4M
Top permit type
General Construction
650 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 38 |
| Sep 2026 | 217 |
| Aug 2026 | 217 |
| Jul 2026 | 227 |
| Jun 2026 | 222 |
| May 2026 | 201 |
| Apr 2026 | 164 |
| Mar 2026 | 197 |
| Feb 2026 | 114 |
| Jan 2026 | 121 |
| Dec 2025 | 122 |
| Nov 2025 | 106 |
| Oct 2025 | 174 |
| Sep 2025 | 229 |
| Aug 2025 | 220 |
| Jul 2025 | 225 |
| Jun 2025 | 230 |
| May 2025 | 214 |
| Apr 2025 | 205 |
| Mar 2025 | 199 |
| Feb 2025 | 134 |
| Jan 2025 | 138 |
| Dec 2024 | 118 |
| Nov 2024 | 111 |
| Oct 2024 | 135 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General Construction | 650 | 30.7% |
| Plumbing | 333 | 15.7% |
| Sidewalk Shed | 248 | 11.7% |
| Mechanical Systems | 222 | 10.5% |
| Structural | 138 | 6.5% |
| Supported Scaffold | 131 | 6.2% |
| Suspended Scaffold | 105 | 5.0% |
| Protection and Mechanical Methods | 80 | 3.8% |
| Sprinklers | 73 | 3.4% |
| Construction Fence | 42 | 2.0% |
| Foundation | 25 | 1.2% |
| Standpipe | 17 | 0.8% |
| Boiler Equipment | 16 | 0.8% |
| Support of Excavation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Sign | 11 | 0.5% |
| Full Demolition | 10 | 0.5% |
| Antenna | 5 | 0.2% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1393 York Avenue Manhattan | General ConstructionAccepted in HUB consultation 9/11/2020. Construct a new building accessory to Weill College of Medicine including new student residences, student common centers, fitness, and support spaces. | $118.0M | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 242 East 71 Street Manhattan | Mechanical SystemsInstallation of Mech System for 24 story new building as per plans filed | $25.0M | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 20 East 76 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionInterior alteration of existing hotel and conversion of floors 11-15 & pen to r-2 residential use. Project to be reviewed at hub as agreed by commissioner pavan at consultation which took place on 7/12/21. | $14.5M | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 523 East 70 Street Manhattan | StructuralAnnex Garage: Structural and general const. work to accommodate slab repairs to the existing garage as per plans. no change to use, egress or occupancy. | $10.0M | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 12 East 69 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionRenovate existing building including new egress stair and new elevator. No change in use and no change to bulk of the building. | $7.8M | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 20 East 76 Street Manhattan | Mechanical SystemsMechanical work for existing hotel as shown on plans including work to kitchen hoods at CEL and Ground Floors. | $7.0M | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 20 East 76 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionApplication filed for Interior renovations from 3-16th floors. (13th floor construction/14th floor marketing. 14th floor construction/15th floor marketing. 15th floor construction/16th floor marketing. 16th floor construction/17th floor marketing) | $5.6M | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 523 East 70 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionAnnex Fac: Facade alterations to accommodate LL11 work as per plans. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | $4.5M | Mar 31, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 10021 (Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill), New York City?
2,120 permits in the last 12 months — 1.2% of all permits in New York City, ranking #15 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (650).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 10021 (Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill), New York City?
$44,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.0× the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $707.4M.
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Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits (NYC Department of Buildings), NYC Open Data. Licence: NYC Open Data Terms of Use (public, free to reuse). 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 9, 2026.