This page provides access to permitting information, inspection services, and code enforcement resources for construction and property improvements within the Borough of Englewood Cliffs. Residents and contractors can use the materials provided here to support safe and compliant development.
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Building Permit

You are required to obtain a permit for many improvements you make to your property such as adding an addition, deck, roofing, swimming pools.

Permit pick-up/payment is available:

Monday through Friday

9:00AM - 2:00PM

*Please note, any payments received after 2:00PM will be processed the next business day.

Requirements for Demolition Permit Requirements for New Construction Permit Requirements for Residential CO
Certificate of Occupancy

A Continuing Certificate of Occupancy is required on all re-sales of homes, and rental properties as well. Business Zoning Approval is required for all new commercial tenants.

For certificate of occupancy please visit Forms and Documents

Application for Certificate of Contured Occupancy Rental Application for Certificate of Continured Occupancy Residential Sale Application for Certificate of Continued Occupancy Commercial Sale
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Building Department Staff

Construction Official

Gino Tessaro

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

GTessaro@englewoodcliffsnj.org

Zoning Officer

JP Lee

Office Hours:
Friday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

zoningofficer@englewoodcliffsnj.org

Tech Assistant to Construction Official

Cathy Scancarella

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

cscancarella@englewoodcliffsnj.org

Tech Assistant to Construction Official

Sylvia Jang

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

sjang@englewoodcliffsnj.org

Building Subcode/Inspector

Art Sopelsa

Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Electric & Fire Subcode/Inspector

Richard Hess

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Plumbing Subcode/Inspector

Michael Quercia

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Property Maintenance Official

Dino DeVirgilio

Elevator Subcode Inspector

Municipal Inspection Corporation