Building permits · May 2026
Queens County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Queens County, New York — 420 units authorized in May 2026, 5,899 over the last 12 months — latest month +757.1% vs. a year earlier.
420
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
387
Multifamily (5+) units
$74,915,841
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,899 units permitted · latest month +757.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 24 | 5.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 1.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 387 | 92.1% |
| All units | 420 | 100% |
Queens County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Queens County?+
420 new residential units were authorized in Queens County, New York in May 2026, and 5,899 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Queens County permits are multifamily?+
99.3% of Queens County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.