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Building permits in ZIP 11231 (Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook), New York City

1,653 building permits were issued in ZIP 11231 (Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook), New York City over the last 12 months — #30 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 0.9% of the city total. Median declared value: $35,000 (83% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
1,653
#30 in New York City
Median declared value
$35,000
Total declared value
$319.5M
Top permit type
General Construction
399 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 202620
Sep 2026157
Aug 2026137
Jul 2026152
Jun 2026142
May 2026131
Apr 2026124
Mar 2026159
Feb 202691
Jan 2026127
Dec 2025175
Nov 202597
Oct 2025141
Sep 2025116
Aug 2025129
Jul 2025152
Jun 2025140
May 2025126
Apr 2025131
Mar 2025126
Feb 2025110
Jan 2025137
Dec 2024110
Nov 202499
Oct 2024135

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
General Construction39924.1%
Plumbing22013.3%
Mechanical Systems1489.0%
Structural1458.8%
Sidewalk Shed1418.5%
Construction Fence1368.2%
Supported Scaffold1086.5%
Foundation875.3%
Sprinklers865.2%
Protection and Mechanical Methods372.2%
Earth Work372.2%
Support of Excavation231.4%
Solar191.1%
Curb Cut181.1%
Standpipe181.1%
Boiler Equipment120.7%
Sign90.5%
Suspended Scaffold50.3%
Antenna40.2%
Full Demolition10.1%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

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

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
498 Columbia Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionNew building application to construct mixed use building.$47.9MJan 14, 2026
161 Van Dyke Street BrooklynFull Demolitionfull demolition of one story structure using hand held and mechanical to assist.$7.0MJan 29, 2026
381 Van Brunt Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionHerewith filed 5 story mixed use New Building.$5.9MAug 7, 2026
27 Huntington Street BrooklynStructuralK027 : Exterior Masonry, Roof & Parapet Replacement including Coping Stones, Bulkhead Doors, Window Replacement and Window Guards - Interior and Exterior, Louvers, Interior Plasters at walls and ceilings including painting of walls and ceilings.$5.0MDec 10, 2025
1 Beard Street BrooklynSolarInstallation of solar panels on existing roof. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. No change in bulk.$4.9MOct 29, 2025
71 Sullivan Street BrooklynEarth WorkReso A playground upgrade. New work will include new playground, basketball court, storm drainage system, turf field, landscape areas, track, and kickball field.$3.0MAug 5, 2026
118 Conover Street BrooklynStructuralProject includes installing 2 sawtooth boxes on the pier to power moored vessels, with under-pier and interior conduits, 2 ground switches, wall framing and electrical work for a new room, bollards, and demolition as needed for component installation.$3.0MJan 27, 2026
101 Luquer Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionProposed vertical enlargement of an existing 1-story warehouse building to a 4-story 8-family building as per plan. Obtain new certificate of occupancy.$2.9MSep 21, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in ZIP 11231 (Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook), New York City?
1,653 permits in the last 12 months — 0.9% of all permits in New York City, ranking #30 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (399).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 11231 (Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook), New York City?
$35,000 across permits with a declared value, 83% of the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $319.5M.

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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.