Village of Roslyn Building Permits

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Roslyn is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: any exterior work in the Historic District needs Historic District Board approval.

Village of Roslyn Building Department (not us)

Address: Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576
Phone: 516-621-1961 ext. 106
Hours: Weekdays, 9am–4pm.
Permit portal: None. Permit forms are downloaded from the Village site and filed on paper.
Permit rules: Permit procedures
Local code: Code of the Village of Roslyn
Forms: Forms & documents

Permits We Handle in Roslyn

How Filing Works in Roslyn

Paper formsBuilding, plumbing, roofing and demolition permits each have a form.
Historic districtExterior work in the district needs Historic District Board approval.
48 hoursTell the department 48 hours before work starts.
Post itPost the permit card where it can be seen before work begins.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Roslyn

Historic district homes. We prepare exterior jobs for the Historic District Board, using the Village's restoration guidelines.
Every inspection booked. A new home can need 12 or more, and we keep them in order.
We close it out with the CO or completion the Village expects within 30 days.

Decks, fences, sheds and pools: about 2–4 weeks. Other jobs: about 4–8 weeks on average.* It varies by village and scope.*Typical time is based on an average job in the Village of Roslyn, assuming no extra work or construction needs to be done and the building department accepts the permit application.

Rolled blueprints and a permit folder on a pickup tailgate in front of a home renovation

Roslyn Permit Questions

Does my job need a permit?

Almost always, the Village says. Examples are fences, walls, decks, patios, central AC, finishing a basement or attic, adding a bathroom, grading, changing curb cuts and driveways, plumbing, heating conversions and generators.

Source: Village of Roslyn: Permit Procedures (opens in a new tab)

Do I need an architect?

Smaller projects can be handled by the property owner, but larger projects may require a licensed architect or engineer.

Source: Village of Roslyn: Permit Requirements (opens in a new tab)

What does the Historic District Board review?

Any exterior work on a structure in the Historic District, including light fixtures, awnings, sidewalks, landscaping, fences, steps and retaining walls. Some properties also carry National Register listing or Roslyn Landmark Society covenants. The board meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Source: Village of Roslyn: Historic District Board (opens in a new tab)

What happens once I have the permit?

Post the permit card, notify the department 48 hours before starting, and keep the approved plans on site. Changes need approval first. Footings are inspected before the pour, then framing, insulation and final. Covered work that wasn't inspected must be reopened.

Source: Village of Roslyn: Permit Procedures (opens in a new tab)

How long is a Roslyn permit good for?

One year, and with extensions not more than two years. The owner must get the CO or completion within 30 days of finishing, with an electrical certificate and possibly an updated survey.

Source: Village of Roslyn: Permit Procedures (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes