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Building permits in ZIP 10023 (Upper West Side-Lincoln Square), New York City
2,243 building permits were issued in ZIP 10023 (Upper West Side-Lincoln Square), New York City over the last 12 months — #14 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 1.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $49,998 (1.2× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
2,243
#14 in New York City
Median declared value
$49,998
Total declared value
$730.7M
Top permit type
General Construction
711 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 45 |
| Sep 2026 | 199 |
| Aug 2026 | 189 |
| Jul 2026 | 169 |
| Jun 2026 | 225 |
| May 2026 | 191 |
| Apr 2026 | 182 |
| Mar 2026 | 276 |
| Feb 2026 | 165 |
| Jan 2026 | 166 |
| Dec 2025 | 116 |
| Nov 2025 | 125 |
| Oct 2025 | 195 |
| Sep 2025 | 180 |
| Aug 2025 | 169 |
| Jul 2025 | 231 |
| Jun 2025 | 218 |
| May 2025 | 161 |
| Apr 2025 | 192 |
| Mar 2025 | 235 |
| Feb 2025 | 155 |
| Jan 2025 | 145 |
| Dec 2024 | 133 |
| Nov 2024 | 134 |
| Oct 2024 | 181 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General Construction | 711 | 31.7% |
| Plumbing | 387 | 17.3% |
| Mechanical Systems | 258 | 11.5% |
| Sidewalk Shed | 243 | 10.8% |
| Structural | 130 | 5.8% |
| Supported Scaffold | 115 | 5.1% |
| Suspended Scaffold | 92 | 4.1% |
| Sprinklers | 80 | 3.6% |
| Protection and Mechanical Methods | 71 | 3.2% |
| Construction Fence | 41 | 1.8% |
| Sign | 32 | 1.4% |
| Standpipe | 18 | 0.8% |
| Foundation | 18 | 0.8% |
| Boiler Equipment | 13 | 0.6% |
| Full Demolition | 11 | 0.5% |
| Support of Excavation | 9 | 0.4% |
| Earth Work | 7 | 0.3% |
| Curb Cut | 4 | 0.2% |
| Antenna | 3 | 0.1% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 West 65 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionFiling herewith Alteration-CO (Alt-CO) for new outdoor theater building erected on Damrosch Park at 61 Amsterdam Avenue (Block 1134, Tax Lot 10) as an enlargement of 140-146 West 65th Street (Block 1134, Tax Lot 1). | $45.2M | Jun 26, 2026 |
| 61 Amsterdam Avenue Manhattan | StructuralFiling herewith administrative application illustrating structural slab openings at lower and upper concourse and at garage roof/plaza level (at Damrosch Park) to make way for new theater building/structure as part of enlargement at 140 West 65th Street. | $34.9M | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 140 West 65 Street Manhattan | StructuralFiling herewith structural partial demolition scope inside garage/parking structure and at the garage/parking structure roof/plaza level which includes a slab cut as per plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress proposed under this application. | $34.9M | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 140 West 65 Street Manhattan | StructuralFiling herewith structural scope for the removal of the historical Guggenheim bandshell. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application. | $15.9M | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 61 Amsterdam Avenue Manhattan | StructuralFiling herewith structural scope for the removal of the historical Guggenheim bandshell. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application. | $15.9M | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 77 West 66 Street Manhattan | Full Demolitionfull demolition of 22 story structure using hand held and mechanical equipment to assist. | $14.6M | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 1980 Broadway Manhattan | General ConstructionHerewith filing for interior renovations for the conversion to a medical care office (b occupancy) as per plans. | $12.7M | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 56 West 66 Street Manhattan | General ConstructionConversion of office building to seminary school | $10.2M | Jan 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 10023 (Upper West Side-Lincoln Square), New York City?
2,243 permits in the last 12 months — 1.3% of all permits in New York City, ranking #14 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (711).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 10023 (Upper West Side-Lincoln Square), New York City?
$49,998 across permits with a declared value, 1.2× the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $730.7M.
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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.