Building Department

Michael Miner
Coordinator

2 Douglas Street
Wynantskill, NY 12198
T 518-283-2714
F 518-286-2261
building@townofng.com

Duties of Building Department

• Enforcing the building codes of New York State and the Code of the Town of North Greenbush, which includes the Zoning Law, the Sign Law, and Subdivision Regulations.
• Oversight and enforcement of approved subdivision and site plan stipulations.
• Issuing permits for new construction, alterations, demolition, signs, swimming pools, decks, sheds, reroofs and resides, and heat-producing non-electric appliances, such as fireplaces, furnaces, and water heaters.
• Performing permit-related inspections to insure compliance with all applicable codes and laws.
• Issuing Certificates of Occupancy after successful completion of building permits.
• Investigating issues of public safety, health and zoning and striving to address concerns and resolve disputes in a thorough and professional manner.
• Working closely with the Supervisor's office, the Planning Board, the Environmental Specialist, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Town Attorney, and local fire departments to achieve our goals.