Village of Great Neck Estates Building Permits
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4.6on Google (11 reviews). Opens our Google listing.Great Neck Estates is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: new construction, alterations and renovations all need a permit.
Village of Great Neck Estates Building Department (not us)
- Address
- Atwater Plaza, 4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
- Phone
- 516-482-8283
- Permit portal
- None. Great Neck Estates files on paper.
- Permit rules
- Building Department
- Local code
- Village of Great Neck Estates Zoning Code
- Forms
- Village forms
Village of Great Neck Estates Building Permit Fees
Most building permits in Great Neck Estates cost a base fee plus $10 or $15 for each $1,000 ("M") of cost, such as $150 plus $10 per M for a deck.
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deck | $150 plus $10 per M |
| Swimming pool | $250 plus $15 per M |
| Roofing | $150 plus $10 per M |
| Plumbing | $125 plus $10 per M |
| Fence | $100 |
| Certificate of occupancy | $125 |
| Exam of work done without a permit | $1,000 |
Permits for work started without one cost three times the usual fee.
Source: Village of Great Neck Estates Code, Ch. 109 Fees. Checked .
How Filing Works in Great Neck Estates
- PlansTwo sets by a NY-licensed architect or engineer, with a zoning analysis.
- SurveyLess than a year old, showing trees, walls and paving.
- PapersAssessor forms, a hold harmless and the contractor's insurance.
- Design reviewOutside work goes to the Architectural Review Board first.
Selling your house? Close your open permits first.
How We Help in Great Neck Estates
- Complete packages. Incomplete design review filings are not accepted, so we check everything first.
- We handle design review and follow up to final sign-off.
- Need a variance? We refer you to a zoning/land-use attorney and keep the permit moving.
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 Great Neck Estates, assuming no extra work or construction needs to be done and the building department accepts the permit application.
Great Neck Estates Permit Questions
What work needs a permit in Great Neck Estates?
The Village says new construction, alterations and renovations all need a permit from the Building Department. Plans should be drawn by an architect or engineer licensed in New York State.
What goes in a Great Neck Estates permit package?
The application, two sets of plans with a site plan and zoning analysis on the first sheet, and a survey less than a year old showing buildings, setbacks, grades, retaining walls, paving and trees. Add the assessor forms, the owner's hold harmless agreement and the contractor's liability insurance naming the Village.
Does my project need design review?
Outside work goes to the Architectural Review Board, which recommends to the Board of Trustees before the Building Inspector reviews it. The board meets monthly. Filings are due at least 30 days before a meeting, and incomplete ones are not accepted.
Is a new house or big addition different?
Yes. New homes and large additions also need a landscape plan, a radius map and mailed notice to neighbors before the board meeting.
Do I need a permit to take down a tree?
The Village has a Tree Removal Permit Application, and trees must be shown on your survey.
Call or text us and we'll take your details by phone.
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
After-hours and weekend messages are answered the next business day.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 516-399-0139.