Remodel & addition permits in Buffalo, NY: May 2026
42 remodel & addition permits were filed in Buffalo, NY in May 2026, 31% fewer than in April (61). The busiest ZIP code was 14216, with 9. Buffalo, NY ranked 78th of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was commercial remodels & build-outs: 17 permits, 40% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (14216, 14214, 14213) held 43% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, IVY LEA CONSTRUCTION INC, was named on 3 permits; the top 1 together on 7%.
- 39 permits listed a job value; 21% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 19, with 5; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $18,800.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 14216: 9
- 14214: 5
- 14213: 4
- 14220: 4
- 14207: 3
Kinds of work
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 17
- Home remodels: 12
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- IVY LEA CONSTRUCTION INC: 3 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 10
- $10,000 to $50,000: 21
- $50,000 to $250,000: 6
- Over $250,000: 2
Remodel & addition permits in May 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,007
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,809
- Portland, OR: 2,627
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,280
- New York, NY: 2,034
- San Francisco, CA: 1,549
- Columbus, OH: 1,384
- Miami, FL: 1,109
- Austin, TX: 989
- San Diego, CA: 931
- Boston, MA: 854
- Pittsburgh, PA: 713
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Source: Data: City of Buffalo Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Open Data Buffalo. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.