Yonkers New York Occupancy and Sidewalk Permit Guide

Yonkers property owners should check occupancy, multiple residence, sidewalk, scaffold, dumpster, canister, right-of-way, housing, boiler, and utility shutoff requirements before site or building work.

Permit takeaway

Yonkers conducts certificate of occupancy inspections and housing inspections, and also requires Engineering Department permits for sidewalk replacement or repair, scaffolding, sidewalk bridges, and dumpsters or canisters in the roadway or over a sidewalk.

Zoning and placement

Housing code enforcement can identify illegal apartments, multiple residence issues, and zoning or building maintenance issues that affect occupancy approval.

Building and trade review

The Housing Code Enforcement division enforces the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Yonkers Housing and Building Maintenance Code, and Multiple Residence Law.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes a sidewalk repair, scaffold, sidewalk bridge, dumpster in the roadway, certificate of occupancy, apartment inspection, boiler report, or gas and electricity shutoff inspection.

Documents to prepare

• Engineering permit when applicable
• Occupancy inspection request
• Housing inspection information
• Boiler report for applicable multiple residences
• Right-of-way placement details

Inspection planning

• Coordinate Engineering permits
• Schedule housing or occupancy inspections
• Resolve illegal-apartment questions
• Keep right-of-way approvals
• Close certificate items

Official sources

• Yonkers Housing Code Enforcement
• Yonkers Engineering Permits
• Yonkers Housing and Buildings

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.