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Building permits in ZIP 11218 (Kensington), New York City
945 building permits were issued in ZIP 11218 (Kensington), New York City over the last 12 months — #76 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $40,000 (95% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
945
#76 in New York City
Median declared value
$40,000
Total declared value
$1.1B
Top permit type
General Construction
261 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 11 |
| Sep 2026 | 82 |
| Aug 2026 | 78 |
| Jul 2026 | 78 |
| Jun 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| Apr 2026 | 95 |
| Mar 2026 | 110 |
| Feb 2026 | 57 |
| Jan 2026 | 54 |
| Dec 2025 | 77 |
| Nov 2025 | 67 |
| Oct 2025 | 79 |
| Sep 2025 | 96 |
| Aug 2025 | 62 |
| Jul 2025 | 99 |
| Jun 2025 | 67 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| Apr 2025 | 63 |
| Mar 2025 | 75 |
| Feb 2025 | 59 |
| Jan 2025 | 79 |
| Dec 2024 | 70 |
| Nov 2024 | 54 |
| Oct 2024 | 74 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General Construction | 261 | 27.6% |
| Plumbing | 118 | 12.5% |
| Structural | 92 | 9.7% |
| Mechanical Systems | 75 | 7.9% |
| Construction Fence | 74 | 7.8% |
| Sidewalk Shed | 65 | 6.9% |
| Foundation | 52 | 5.5% |
| Solar | 42 | 4.4% |
| Sprinklers | 33 | 3.5% |
| Supported Scaffold | 26 | 2.8% |
| Earth Work | 23 | 2.4% |
| Support of Excavation | 18 | 1.9% |
| Protection and Mechanical Methods | 15 | 1.6% |
| Suspended Scaffold | 15 | 1.6% |
| Full Demolition | 9 | 1.0% |
| Boiler Equipment | 9 | 1.0% |
| Sign | 7 | 0.7% |
| Curb Cut | 6 | 0.6% |
| Standpipe | 4 | 0.4% |
| Antenna | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4012 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn | Support of ExcavationHerewith filing SOE for Detention tank and Utilities. | $625.0M | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 4012 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn | General ConstructionP.s. 004k: proposed a new 4-story school building. | $93.7M | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 23 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn | General ConstructionHereby filing for a new 9 story (r-2) residential building. | $10.0M | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 1333 39 Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionAdding 2 stories to existing 1 story building. | $6.9M | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 700 Cortelyou Road Brooklyn | StructuralK062 ext masonry, parapets.roof window & flood elimination work.. | $5.0M | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 4012 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn | General ConstructionP.S. 004-K: CIVIL WORK-The scope of work includes site grading, drainage, underground utility connections, stormwater management facilities/practices, pavement, fencing, site furnishes, plantings and landscaping mulch | $2.0M | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 100 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn | General ConstructionFacade restoration and roof replacement including, window lintels, window sill, brick replacement, breick repointing and painting of fire escapes as per plans submitted herewith. No change in use, occupancy or egress. | $1.8M | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 598 16 Street Brooklyn | General ConstructionProposed alteration to existing (3) three story dwelling to alter to a five (5) story, five (5) family dwelling with existing foundations to remain as per plans filed herewith | $1.8M | May 18, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 11218 (Kensington), New York City?
945 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in New York City, ranking #76 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (261).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 11218 (Kensington), New York City?
$40,000 across permits with a declared value, 95% of the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $1.1B.
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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.