The Building Department has extended the hours of operation. We will be open at 8:30am until 6:30pm Mon-Fri until further notice.
If you have questions concerning electrical service please contact LIPA at 1-800-490-0075.
Anyone seeking to repair their home from minor damage caused by the storm can do so after they have completed and filed the "Temporary Building Permit Application" which will only be valid for 60 days, you may download the application form below. The fee for a Temporary Building Permit is $150.00. You will need to attach photographs of the property damage in order to receive approval before commencing any repair work. Please read the application very carefully.
Anyone seeking to repair or reconstruct substantial structural damage can do so after they have filed an application with the Building Department for a standard building permit application. The application fee will be reduced by 50% for any and all proposed work specifically limited to the damage caused by the storm. Applications will receive the highest priority for review and comment or approval.
If you are not certain as to whether the damage is minor or substantial structural damage please consult with one of our Building Inspectors.
If a Village owned tree has fallen on your property please be patient and the Village will remove that tree.
If a tree on your property has fallen the property owner is required to remove that tree.
If you are not certain whether a fallen tree is a Village owned tree please refer to your property survey. If you do not have a survey you may visit the Building Department and file a "Freedom of Information Law" application to review your property file to see if a survey is on file.
If your neighbors tree has fallen on your property you should seek consultation with your Attorney.
The Village of Great Neck by Law cannot remove trees that are not Village owned trees.
Window, Door, Roof Shingles, Paving and Siding "Direct Replacements" do not require a Building Permit. Direct replacement of windows, doors, paving and roofing is replacing existing with new without enlarging or reducing size of windows, doors, paving or roof. Direct Replacement of siding is replacing siding with new siding that is the same material. However if during the course of direct replacement rotted sheathing or framing needs to be replaced a Building Permit is needed. Click this pdf link for New York State Residential Code requirements:
For a summary of some of the most common Village Code requirements "CLICK HERE"
On April 22nd the EPA will require that all home improvement contractors, property management firms, handymen or others compensated for renovation that disturb more than 6 sq ft (interior) and 20 sq ft (exterior) of paint or surface coating in pre-1978 housing where a child resides or is expected to reside, complete training, use safe work practices and verify that the work area is clean after completion of renovations. Renovation firms must have at least one Certified Renovator and obtain firm certification from the EPA.
Side Yard AC units no longer require variance approvals from Board of Zoning and Appeals. However, to install or maintain a side yard AC unit approval from the ARC at a public hearing is required.
Engineered Design: At the discretion of the Building Department Superintendent any proposed design that is not considered a prescriptive design shall be deemed an Engineered Design. All proposed Engineered Designs will require approved from the village engineer.
The following information and forms are provided to assist in the application of a Building Permit. These documents are to be regarded as purely advisory and no representation is made to their accuracy or completeness. To ensure a comprehensive review, refer directly to the Great Neck Village Code and the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention, Building and Energy Conservation Construction Code and other applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.Our goal is to: provide an information center where you'll be able to download all Building Department forms provide answers to frequently asked questions provide guidance before, during and after permit applications provide sample documents for viewing provide a calendar board with filing deadlines and dates of review boards provide photographs of old Great Neck Village and recently built homes that follow the examples of those in the past that made this village a great place to live and raise a family.
