As permit expediting problems pile up across New York City, Burnham Nationwide is stepping in to help. Construction activity is slowing down fast. In the last quarter of 2024, building permits dropped by 58% compared to the year before (MTK Contracting). That’s one of the sharpest drops the city has seen in more than 15 years. In fact, overall building activity is now 36% below the city’s normal levels since 2008 (MTK Contracting). Even though developers filed nearly 53,000 new homes and hotel units in 2024 (New York YIMBY), many of those projects are now stuck in line.
The delays aren’t just caused by demand. Builders are also facing breakdowns in the permitting process itself. Some say they wait weeks for a response from their expediters. Others discover their paperwork had missing documents or incorrect info, only after it’s already too late. In New York City, it now takes one to three months on average to get a permit approved (PermitFlow). That means any mistake can cause long and costly delays.
Burnham Nationwide, a trusted national firm, is helping construction teams avoid these slowdowns. With expert support in permit expediting, code consulting, and ADA compliance, their New York team ensures clients stay on track from day one.
“The number one thing we hear from clients is that they didn’t get a call back,” said a Burnham Nationwide representative. “They wait, and their projects fall behind. That’s not how we work.”
Many expediters give rough timelines or skip important steps. Some clients don’t even realize their project was never officially submitted for review. Others try to handle the permit process themselves and quickly run into roadblocks, like not knowing who to call or how to fix an issue.
That’s where Burnham Nationwide comes in. Their project managers carefully review each application. They call the city to confirm next steps, keep clients updated, and make sure everything is ready to go. Their code consulting team also checks for building errors and ADA compliance problems that could cause delays later on.
“We don’t just submit and hope,” said another Burnham rep. “We ask the right questions, check the rules, and talk to the city to get things moving.”
Burnham also brings national support to local problems. With more than 50 project managers across the country, they work together to share updates, contacts, and solutions. If one project hits a roadblock, someone on the team may already know how to solve it. This helps Burnham keep projects on track, even in confusing jurisdictions.
In New York, where building rules are strict and often change, that kind of experience makes a real difference. At the end of 2024, Manhattan had only 17 new building filings. Even Queens, the most active borough, saw a 30% drop from the year before. Developers still want to build, but they need help getting started and staying on schedule.
Burnham Nationwide’s team makes it easier. They help avoid mistakes, reduce costly resubmissions, and keep timelines moving forward. With full-service permit expediting, code consulting, and ADA compliance, clients know they can count on Burnham to get the job done.
For a closer look at how Burnham helps clients overcome permitting challenges, check out their portfolio.
If you’re dealing with delays or planning your next project, Burnham Nationwide is ready to help. Their New York office has the tools, people, and knowledge to keep your project moving forward.
Connect with Burnham Nationwide’s New York team here:
burnhamnationwide.com/contact/new-york
About Burnham Nationwide
Burnham Nationwide works in over 3,000 municipalities across the United States and has a diverse client base from Fortune 200 companies to specialized architectural and development firms. Burnham offers a systematic, professional approach that streamlines and navigates the complex planning, submission, and approval process with Building Departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) so you don’t have to.
With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Burnham is the trusted project manager for established firms that expect consistent and dependable execution for every project. Burnham obtains upwards of nearly 10,000 permits and licenses annually. The tenure of the staff, their genuine passion for safety and precision, and their commitment to timely delivery set them apart from the competition, encapsulated in their credo of “Simply Getting It Done.”
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