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Building permits in ZIP 11249 (Williamsburg), New York City

1,006 building permits were issued in ZIP 11249 (Williamsburg), New York City over the last 12 months — #64 of 200 ZIP codes in New York City and 0.6% of the city total. Median declared value: $23,500 (56% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
1,006
#64 in New York City
Median declared value
$23,500
Total declared value
$357.3M
Top permit type
General Construction
228 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 202614
Sep 202686
Aug 2026104
Jul 202685
Jun 2026104
May 202667
Apr 202669
Mar 202685
Feb 202654
Jan 202666
Dec 2025112
Nov 202583
Oct 202577
Sep 202568
Aug 202586
Jul 202589
Jun 2025105
May 202575
Apr 202572
Mar 202573
Feb 202566
Jan 202575
Dec 2024107
Nov 202472
Oct 202471

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
General Construction22822.7%
Plumbing11511.4%
Sidewalk Shed10610.5%
Mechanical Systems868.5%
Structural737.3%
Sprinklers727.2%
Construction Fence585.8%
Sign575.7%
Supported Scaffold454.5%
Foundation414.1%
Protection and Mechanical Methods323.2%
Suspended Scaffold303.0%
Standpipe222.2%
Support of Excavation191.9%
Earth Work70.7%
Boiler Equipment60.6%
Full Demolition60.6%
Curb Cut20.2%
Antenna10.1%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

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

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
280 Kent Avenue BrooklynStandpipeSprinkler and standpipe in conjunction with nb 320917503$15.0MJan 12, 2026
280 Kent Avenue BrooklynPlumbingPlumbing work in conjunction with nb 320917503$10.0MNov 21, 2025
541 Wythe Avenue BrooklynPlumbingFiling for plumbing work as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$6.1MMay 8, 2026
130 Berry Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionFiling for the renovation of the retail space at the cellar, 1st and 2nd floors. Work includes removal and installation of interior non load bearing partitions, doors, finish work. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.$6.0MNov 18, 2025
50 Division Avenue BrooklynStructuralGarage and Plaza Rehabilitation$5.2MDec 3, 2025
84 North 6 Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionHorizontal combination and renovation of 2 existing adjacent bldgs. Renovation of Cel, 1st Fl, limited residential scope on 2nd & 3rd fls & roof. Change of use, occupancy of Cel & 1st fl. Related job MS B01282622, PL B01282724,SP/SD B01282799,ST B01282767$3.8MMar 17, 2026
51 South 1 Street BrooklynGeneral ConstructionProposed alt-co/nb 6 story & mezzanine residential building with existing elements to remain, combing tax lots 35 & 36 as single zoning lot/ compensated zoning lot$3.4MDec 26, 2025
682 Bedford Avenue BrooklynGeneral ConstructionProposing vertical and horizontal enlargement to an existing three story mixed use building$3.0MMar 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in ZIP 11249 (Williamsburg), New York City?
1,006 permits in the last 12 months — 0.6% of all permits in New York City, ranking #64 of 200 ZIP codes. The most common type was General Construction (228).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 11249 (Williamsburg), New York City?
$23,500 across permits with a declared value, 56% of the city-wide median ($42,000). Total declared work: $357.3M.

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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.