Do You Need Permits?

It is possible you may need permits from or reviews by one or more the agencies regulating waterfront permitting in York City if your work or activity will impact the shoreline, a water body, or a wetland.

There are also exemptions for work or activities with minimal impact to waterways and wetlands.

We suggest you begin by contacting the NYS DEC to request a jurisdictional determination.

Agency contact information is shown below.

Army Corps

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Address
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NY District
Regulatory Branch, Room 1937
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278-0090

Phone (917) 790-8511
Fax (212) 264-4260

NYS DEC

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Address
Regional Permit Administrator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Region 2
1 Hunter’s Point Plaza
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101-5401

E-mail [email protected]
Phone (718) 482-4997
Fax (718) 482-4975

NYS DOS

New York State Department of State
Address
Consistency Review Unit
Office of Planning and Development
New York State Department of State
Suite 1010
 99 Washington Avenue 
One Commerce Place
Albany, NY 12231-0001

E-mail [email protected]
Phone (518) 474-6000
Alternate: (518) 474-6572

NYC DCP

New York City Department of City Planning
Address
Michael Marrella
Director of Waterfront and Open Space
New York City Department of City Planning
20 Broadway, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10271

Email [email protected]
Phone (212) 720-3626