Building Departments in Richmond County, NY create and enforce building codes and zoning rules to ensure that buildings are safe. They also review and approve building plans and issue Richmond County building permits. These building permits may be required for land development, renovations, demolition, repairs, and other construction. Permits can show if a building meets Richmond County fire codes and other building regulations, demonstrate that a building is safe to occupy, and they can also be used to prove that a construction project holds a valid Richmond County building permit. Richmond County Building Departments provide information on which projects require a building permit, how to apply for a permit, and the rules for receiving a permit. They may also provide searchable databases of approved Richmond County building permits. Building Departments often provide online access to building permit rules and records.
Staten Island Building Department Staten Island NY 10 Richmond Ter 10301 718-816-2300
Staten Island City Planning Department Staten Island NY Ste 603, 130 Stuyvesant Pl, Ste 603 10301 718-556-7240
Staten Island Permits Castleton Corners NY 1150 Clove Road 10301 718-390-8035