New Development in Rochester, New York
189 development projects are moving through Rochester, New York's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (23), residential (11), industrial (6). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-08-16.
Data through August 16, 2026 · Updated August 17, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionRochester projects (YTD 2026)
189
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
1,158,457
Rochester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 23 |
| Residential | 11 |
| Industrial | 6 |
What new projects are filed in Rochester right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of 125 Charlotte Street for Townhomes | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Development | approved | 2026-04-21 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| 336 Bay Street Daycare Center | Rochester, NY (City-level) | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
| Bay Street Daycare Center | 300 and 336 Bay Street, Rochester, NY | Commercial,Infrastructure,Civic Actions | under review | 2026-04-20 | — |
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Recent Rochester projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 14 |
| Approved | 1 |
Rochester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Rochester, New York?
- Boardwalk has indexed 189 development projects in Rochester, New York year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (23). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Rochester projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Rochester in?
- Rochester is in Unassigned County, New York.