Signage and Wayfinding Construction Leads in New York City (2026): 22,615 Projects in the Award Window
To find signage construction leads in New York City, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 22,615 permitted projects in New York City were still at the point where signage is awarded. The owner, developer or tenant decides signage, often through the architect or a wayfinding consultant; the general contractor coordinates the installation. 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 signage projects are open in New York City right now
| Measure | New York City |
|---|---|
| Projects in the signage award window | 22,615 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 7,290 / 15,325 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 9,836 |
| Rank among 25 markets for signage | 1 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the New York City feed | October 7, 2026 |
32% of them are new buildings and 68% 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. 9,836 of them (43%) were permitted in the last 90 days. New York City ranks 1 of 25 markets Builtie covers for signage, 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 signage is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $8k of signage 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 signage is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times signage from about 25% of the way through the build to about 70%, with the last realistic approach at about 85%. The owner, developer or tenant decides signage, often through the architect or a wayfinding consultant; the general contractor coordinates the installation.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where signage is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in New York City: brand-standard compliance, the sign permit and installation timed to occupancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall leads in New York City | 21,102 | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data leads in New York City | 19,986 | 35% to 60% |
| Insulation leads in New York City | 18,301 | 30% to 55% |
| Tile leads in New York City | 17,325 | 45% to 65% |
| Fire Protection leads in New York City | 18,784 | 25% to 50% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in New York City | 16,570 | 50% to 70% |
Every trade in New York City: New York City construction leads by trade. Every market for signage: Signage and Wayfinding 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 signage construction leads in New York City?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private signage 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 signage award window (22,615 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should sign and wayfinding companies contact a builder in New York City?
Builtie times signage from about 25% of the way through the build to about 70%, with the last realistic approach at about 85%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards signage work on new construction in New York City?
The owner, developer or tenant decides signage, often through the architect or a wayfinding consultant; the general contractor coordinates the installation.
How many signage projects does Builtie track in New York City?
22,615 projects were inside the signage award window on October 9, 2026: 7,290 new buildings and 15,325 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.