Elevators Construction Leads in New York City (2026): 8,863 Projects in the Award Window
To find elevator construction leads in New York City, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 8,863 permitted projects in New York City were still at the point where elevator is awarded. The developer and general contractor choose the elevator supplier early, because the shaft, pit and machine room are designed around it; an elevator consultant or the architect writes the specification. 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 elevator projects are open in New York City right now
| Measure | New York City |
|---|---|
| Projects in the elevator award window | 8,863 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 2,927 / 5,936 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 8,358 |
| Rank among 25 markets for elevator | 1 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the New York City feed | October 7, 2026 |
33% of them are new buildings and 67% are renovations, additions or alterations, so most of it sits in renovations and fit-outs, where the owner, a designer or a renovation contractor often makes the call. Because elevator is bought early, the 8,358 projects permitted in the last 90 days are the ones to call first; 94% of the count is that recent. New York City ranks 1 of 25 markets Builtie covers for elevator, ahead of every other market.
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when elevator is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $60k of elevator work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets.
When elevator is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times elevator from the start of construction to about 20%, with the last realistic approach at about 30%. The developer and general contractor choose the elevator supplier early, because the shaft, pit and machine room are designed around it; an elevator consultant or the architect writes the specification.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where elevator is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in New York City: cab and machine specifications, manufacturing lead time and the maintenance contract that follows the install.
What the New York City data covers
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.
If you work from Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Yonkers and Long Island, Builtie shows you this feed as your nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not in the count above.
Trades bought around the same stage in New York City
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Framing leads in New York City | 13,097 | 0% to 20% |
| Structural Steel leads in New York City | 10,596 | 0% to 15% |
| Construction Site Security leads in New York City | 5,179 | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation leads in New York City | 6,592 | Before the start to 5% |
| Masonry leads in New York City | 16,670 | 10% to 30% |
| Painting leads in New York City | 24,335 | 5% to 35% |
Every trade in New York City: New York City construction leads by trade. Every market for elevator: Elevators construction leads by city.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find elevator construction leads in New York City?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private elevator work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads New York City's permits, keeps the projects still inside the elevator award window (8,863 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should elevator contractors contact a builder in New York City?
Builtie times elevator from the start of construction to about 20%, with the last realistic approach at about 30%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards elevator work on new construction in New York City?
The developer and general contractor choose the elevator supplier early, because the shaft, pit and machine room are designed around it; an elevator consultant or the architect writes the specification.
How many elevator projects does Builtie track in New York City?
8,863 projects were inside the elevator award window on October 9, 2026: 2,927 new buildings and 5,936 renovations or alterations. 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.