When is a Building Permit required?

A Building Permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, decks, swimming pools, driveways, fences and walls over 4 feet, gutting kitchens and bathrooms, enclosing a screened in porch, replacing a boiler or hot water heater, adding central air conditioning or altering an existing system, roof replacement, window replacement, adding skylights and tree cutting. A Plumbing and Electrical permit is also required for any work that falls under the NYS Uniform code.  For additional questions about when a building permit is required, please contact our office at (914) 273-3000 x44.