Building Department
The Building and Planning Departments Are Closed on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm
The Building and Planning Departments will be closed to the public for training purposes on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm. Building and Planning Department employees will be available from 9:00am to 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, the Departments will be closed to the public for the rest of the day and will resume regular office hours at 9:00am on the following Monday.
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Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Carolina Fonseca | Building Inspector | (914) 777-7731 |
Dennis Drogan | Assistant Building Inspector | (914) 777-7731 |
James Contini | Assistant Building Inspector | (914) 777-7731 |
Thomas Siemsen | Fire Inspector | (914) 777-7731 |
Sam Harrison | Code Enforcement Officer | (914) 777-7731 |
Karen Johnson | Office Assistant | (914) 777-7731 |
Matthew Gansert | Office Assistant (for file requests) | (914) 777-7731 |
Rebecca Imbimbo | Office Assistant | (914) 777-7731 |
Mary Luse | Office Assistant | (914) 777-7731 |
Mission Statement
The Building Department provides many services to property owners concerning documentation and certifications of structures within the Village. The Building Department is also responsible for code enforcement. The Building Department:
- Receives and reviews applications, drawings and plans for:
- Building Permits
- Plumbing Permits
- Dumpster Permits
- Sign Permits
- Demolition Permits
- Electrical Permits
- Tree Removal Permits
- Performs inspections to ensure compliance with building permits including foundation, footing, plumbing and final inspections. Issues certificates of occupancy and compliance on permits that have been completed and have proper documentation.
- Prepares certification letters identifying the existence of certificates of occupancy, building permits and violations on properties, generally required in connection with the sale of properties or mortgage refinancings.
- Performs housing inspections to ensure buildings are used in a safe and lawful manner. Issues Violation and Order To Remedy Notices to owners of properties who are in violation of any building, zoning or any other law or regulation.