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Building permits in ZIP 10040 (Washington Heights (North)), New York City

308 building permits were issued in ZIP 10040 (Washington Heights (North)), New York City over the last 12 months — #156 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 0.2% of the city total. Median declared value: $32,390 (77% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
308
#156 in New York City
Median declared value
$32,390
Total declared value
$144.8M
Top permit type
General Construction
83 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20264
Sep 202627
Aug 202619
Jul 202634
Jun 202644
May 202631
Apr 202624
Mar 202638
Feb 20269
Jan 202615
Dec 202512
Nov 202515
Oct 202536
Sep 202529
Aug 202523
Jul 202512
Jun 202519
May 202519
Apr 202529
Mar 202546
Feb 202524
Jan 202517
Dec 202414
Nov 202415
Oct 202412

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
General Construction8326.9%
Sidewalk Shed7022.7%
Plumbing3511.4%
Structural268.4%
Suspended Scaffold216.8%
Mechanical Systems185.8%
Protection and Mechanical Methods123.9%
Construction Fence103.2%
Supported Scaffold82.6%
Foundation51.6%
Sprinklers41.3%
Boiler Equipment41.3%
Support of Excavation31.0%
Curb Cut20.6%
Solar20.6%
Earth Work20.6%
Standpipe10.3%
Antenna10.3%
Sign10.3%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
4600 Broadway ManhattanMechanical SystemsRemove,replace and install new heating and cooling equipment associated with the electrification of the buildings systems.$16.5MJun 2, 2026
93 Nagle Avenue ManhattanGeneral ConstructionM152-replacement of parapet coping, roof, exterior masonry, window & window guards.$15.0MMar 24, 2026
549 Audubon Avenue ManhattanMechanical SystemsHeat plant upgrades$14.2MJan 28, 2026
4600 Broadway ManhattanStructuralRemove and replace roofing, parapets, and damaged masonry. Repair related interior finishes.$8.2MApr 2, 2026
4660 Broadway ManhattanGeneral Construction[SCHOOL] Removal and installation of interior partitions and finishes as per plans.$2.5MMay 20, 2026
549 Audubon Avenue ManhattanBoiler EquipmentBoiler Installation for Heat plant upgrade$2.0MJul 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in ZIP 10040 (Washington Heights (North)), New York City?
308 permits in the last 12 months — 0.2% of all permits in New York City, ranking #156 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (83).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 10040 (Washington Heights (North)), New York City?
$32,390 across permits with a declared value, 77% of the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $144.8M.

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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.