Buildings
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The Mount Vernon Department of Buildings is the watchdog of the city’s existing housing stock; monitoring new building conditions and new building construction activity as well as overseeing the maintenance of older multi-family structures.
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The functions of the department are many and varied, from enforcement of state and local building codes, housing standards and ordinances, to the review of applications for permits of new buildings, repairs, alterations, signs, and rooming houses, in addition to electrical and plumbing work. Administrative and clerical duties cover the issuance of certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance, vacant apartment inspections, collection of elevator fees, issuing reciprocal electrical licenses, as well as the responsibility of Architectural Review Board administration and conducting searches of department records as requested by the public.
The Mount Vernon Department of Buildings has a cohesive, committed, tolerant and professional workforce that resolves a host of problems associated with housing, maintaining construction standards and quality of life issues of citizens.
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State of the City Address
Mayor Richard Thomas will deliver his State of the City Address to the City Council tonight March 14, 2018 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers. All Citizens are encourage to attend. This action is being perform per City Charter Article VI §63 below Duties of the Mayor; messages. [Amended by L.L. No. 9-1960; L.L. No. 1-1972] It shall […]
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT VERNON BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT
Please be advised that there will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT VERNON BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 28TH, 2017 AT 11:00 AM, in the MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, First Floor, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS: “ORDER ON CONSENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL […]
Permit Info | Documents & Forms
FEE SCHEDULE
NOTICE LETTERS SENT TO MOUNT VERNON BUSINESSES
8 South Sixth Ave – August 17, 2018
8 South Sixth Ave – November 30, 2018
23 Blackford Ave – June 25, 2018
472 Gramatan Ave – September 9, 2018
210 & 212 Washington Street – July 3, 2018
267 South First Avenue – December 5, 2018
First Presbyterian Church – July 23, 2018
323 E Third St – November 30, 2018
147 W Sidney Ave – December 11, 2018
Building Permit
Building Permit Application Form
Items to Submit for a Building Permit Form
Construction Documents Requirements Form
Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit Application Form
Electrical Permit
Electrical Permit Application Form
Equipment Permit
Equipment Permit Application Form
Sign Permit
Plumbing Permit
Available in person
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
Contractor’s Information Form
Contractor Information Form Instructions
Amendment Application
Fuel Oil Burner Inspection for Installation
Application for Inspection of Fuel Oil Burner Installation
Certificate of Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy Application Form
Certificate of Tenancy
Certificate of Tenancy Application Form
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