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Building permits in ZIP 11211 (Williamsburg), New York City
1,991 building permits were issued in ZIP 11211 (Williamsburg), New York City over the last 12 months — #17 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $25,000 (60% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
1,991
#17 in New York City
Median declared value
$25,000
Total declared value
$405.9M
Top permit type
General Construction
446 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 34 |
| Sep 2026 | 169 |
| Aug 2026 | 202 |
| Jul 2026 | 147 |
| Jun 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| Apr 2026 | 139 |
| Mar 2026 | 243 |
| Feb 2026 | 130 |
| Jan 2026 | 135 |
| Dec 2025 | 153 |
| Nov 2025 | 165 |
| Oct 2025 | 142 |
| Sep 2025 | 135 |
| Aug 2025 | 127 |
| Jul 2025 | 147 |
| Jun 2025 | 117 |
| May 2025 | 183 |
| Apr 2025 | 167 |
| Mar 2025 | 189 |
| Feb 2025 | 138 |
| Jan 2025 | 150 |
| Dec 2024 | 173 |
| Nov 2024 | 181 |
| Oct 2024 | 136 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General Construction | 446 | 22.4% |
| Plumbing | 233 | 11.7% |
| Sidewalk Shed | 221 | 11.1% |
| Mechanical Systems | 163 | 8.2% |
| Structural | 154 | 7.7% |
| Construction Fence | 142 | 7.1% |
| Supported Scaffold | 121 | 6.1% |
| Sprinklers | 120 | 6.0% |
| Foundation | 82 | 4.1% |
| Protection and Mechanical Methods | 56 | 2.8% |
| Standpipe | 46 | 2.3% |
| Support of Excavation | 45 | 2.3% |
| Suspended Scaffold | 34 | 1.7% |
| Sign | 29 | 1.5% |
| Earth Work | 25 | 1.3% |
| Solar | 24 | 1.2% |
| Boiler Equipment | 19 | 1.0% |
| Full Demolition | 17 | 0.9% |
| Antenna | 10 | 0.5% |
| Curb Cut | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Debevoise Avenue Brooklyn | General ConstructionFiling to convert existing building from nurse residences to a 200 bed shelter. Also filing to enlarge building horizontally at basement. HUB consultation accepted on 8/17/2021 (125 Maspeth Avenue).. | $15.6M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 185 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn | General ConstructionConversion of existing commercial building | $8.3M | Jun 11, 2026 |
| 850 Grand Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionRetrofit existing schoolyards to include green infrastructure (gi) that will manage stormwater runoff from the tributary impervious surfaces. The work is part of nyc's gi program with the primary goal to reduce combined sewer overflows into ny harbor. | $6.6M | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 241 Conselyea Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionConstructnew six (6) story residential building as per plans filed | $6.6M | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 213 North 8 Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionProposed 5 story building with cellar for residential and commercial mixed use with vertical enlargement. Obtain new c of o. | $5.8M | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 325 South 3 Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionK019 @ PS 414K : Repair of Ramps, main Entrance,, Fence & gate; replace Concrete & Asphalt pavement; repair of Reinf. Concrete Floors, Ceilings, walls; Remove, replace Masonry, Concrete and Lime Stones, Parapet walls & Roof work; replace windows & guards. | $5.3M | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 295 Jackson Street Brooklyn | Mechanical SystemsBuilding 11-MH-Work in Tank room only- Demolition of steam and condensate piping, condensate pumps and vacuum pumps. Replacement of condensate pumps, vacuum pumps and piping. New flues for domestic hot water heaters. All as per plans filed herewith. | $5.0M | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 179 North 10 Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionHereby filing for a conversion & enlargement of an existing 2 story commerical building into a 7 story residential(r-2) building. All demo work filed under application#b0101336-s2 | $5.0M | Oct 21, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 11211 (Williamsburg), New York City?
1,991 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in New York City, ranking #17 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (446).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 11211 (Williamsburg), New York City?
$25,000 across permits with a declared value, 60% of the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $405.9M.
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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.