Building Department

Brian Stanton, Building Department Superintendent

The Mission of the Village of Lynbrook Building Department is to oversee plan review and permit issuance to assure that proposed construction work meets safety requirements of the village and other required codes; to enforce the current code requirements for existing structures, & that the process be performed in a timely manner with professional and courteous service to our clients.

Village issued permits are required for:

• All alterations or extensions on existing buildings (decks, dormers, side or rear extensions, skylights, etc) and for any new construction (new dwellings, garages, office buildings, commercial structures, etc.)
• Signs – Permanent and Temporary or Change of Copy. See our Forms & Documents page for downloadable village code regarding signs.
• Awnings  & Canopies
• Fences (replacement or new)
• Swimming Pools (in-ground or above ground) with fence to code. See our Forms & Documents page for village code regarding swimming pools.
• Demolition of a structure.
• Dumpsters (No permit is required if dumpster is placed in driveway.)
• Sewers – Connect or Disconnect
• Sidewalks & Curbs  ($25.00 Permit Fee). See our Forms & Documents page for village code regarding sidewalks & curbs.
• Plumbing
• Mechanical
• Street Openings
• Installation or removal of tanks (outside or inside)
• Trailer (Temporary)
• Tree removal (no fee permit) See Department of Public Works, 548 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook NY 11563 (516)599-8838.