Building Department

Building Department Responsibilities

The Building Department is located on the 2nd floor of Borough Hall. The department handles the following information:

• This is where building permits and certificates of occupancy are issued.
• Complaints for all multiple dwelling and commercial buildings are also handle in here.
• All applications for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments are accepted and reviewed in the Building Department.
• Forms and other important information are located online for your convenience.

Functions of the Building Department

• Accept and review applications for Planning Board and Board of Adjustment hearings, send to necessary board members and professionals
• Answer all zoning questions

• Collect escrow money from builders for all board applications and pay professionals for their review and reports for each application
• Handle property maintenance complaints for all multiple dwelling buildings and commercial building

• Issue building permits for new construction of buildings and renovation of existing buildings

• Issue certificates of continued occupancy on the resale of buildings, condos and co-op units and rental of condo and co-ops

• Issue certificates of occupancy on all new construction
• Schedule inspections for all inspectors

Hours for Inspections

Inspections can be scheduled during the following times: 

• Building: Monday thru Friday, 10 AM -4 PM.
• Electrical: Monday and Wednesday evening between 4 PM-7 PM
• Fire: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 7 p.m.
• Plumbing: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9 AM - 12 PM

Property Maintenance Contact

 

• For any property maintenance complaints on a 1 or 2 family dwelling please call Helene Ciccarelli at 201-943-1700, Ext. 3150.
• For property maintenance complaints on multiple dwellings or commercial properties call John Candelmo at 201-943-1700, Ext. 3127.