Drywall Construction Leads in New York City (2026): 20,710 Projects in the Award Window
To find drywall construction leads in New York City, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On September 23, 2026, 20,710 permitted projects in New York City were still at the point where drywall is awarded, and 9,590 of them were permitted in the last 90 days. The builder or general contractor awards drywall once the mechanical rough-ins are scheduled, usually to crews that can hold a tight board-and-tape sequence. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many drywall projects are open in New York City right now
| Measure | New York City |
|---|---|
| Projects in the drywall award window | 20,710 |
| Of those, permitted in the last 90 days | 9,590 |
| Median declared construction value of those projects | $495,000 |
| Rank among the nine covered cities for drywall | 1 of 9 |
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when drywall is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $5k of drywall work. Trade sub-permits are not counted as projects.
Read September 23, 2026 from Builtie's permit data. New York City is one of nine cities with live counts.
When drywall is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times drywall at 35% to 60% of the way through a build, with the last realistic approach at about 70%; the drywall crew is usually on site between 50% and 75%. The builder or general contractor awards drywall once the mechanical rough-ins are scheduled, usually to crews that can hold a tight board-and-tape sequence.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where drywall is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call: crew size, board and taping turnaround, fire-rated assemblies and how you handle the inspection sequence.
How New York City permits show drywall work
In New York City, drywall work carries its own permit, and the firm named on it is the contractor already hired. A trade permit tells you who won, not who is still choosing, so Builtie groups trade permits into their parent project and counts the project, not the permit.
All five boroughs are in the feed, which has run since February 27, 2026. New York issues separate permits for each trade, so the firm named on a permit is often the trade contractor, an engineer or an expediter rather than the developer. Builtie groups the permits into projects and resolves the owner and builder separately.
Other trades in New York City
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Permitted in the last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical leads in New York City | 23,082 | 16,605 |
| Plumbing leads in New York City | 21,747 | 15,270 |
| HVAC and Mechanical leads in New York City | 23,233 | 16,756 |
| Roofing leads in New York City | 17,604 | 15,252 |
| Framing leads in New York City | 11,837 | 11,133 |
| Flooring leads in New York City | 16,846 | 3,786 |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in New York City | 15,988 | 2,928 |
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Builtie's deepest coverage is in the Greater Toronto Area, where it started; depth in any city depends on what that municipality publishes. Ask for live sample projects in your own service area before you buy.
Across the United States: Construction leads for drywall contractors (US), with projects in the award window for six metros side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find drywall construction leads in New York City?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private drywall work is awarded by the builder or GC without a public bid. Builtie reads New York City's permits, keeps the 20,710 projects still inside the drywall award window (20,710 on September 23, 2026), and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should drywall contractors contact a builder in New York City?
Between about 35% and 60% of the way through the build, and no later than about 70%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards drywall work on new construction in New York City?
The builder or general contractor awards drywall once the mechanical rough-ins are scheduled, usually to crews that can hold a tight board-and-tape sequence.
How many drywall projects does Builtie track in New York City?
20,710 projects were inside the drywall award window on September 23, 2026, 9,590 of them permitted in the last 90 days. The count refreshes hourly.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.