New York City fence contractors operate in the most complex permitting environment in the country, where five boroughs, the NYC Department of Buildings, and dozens of historic preservation districts create a layer of regulatory oversight that no other American city can match. The NYC DOB requires permits for all permanent fence installations above 6 feet in most residential zones, and properties in any of the city’s 144 individual historic districts — from Brooklyn Heights to Riverdale in the Bronx — require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Landmarks Preservation Commission before any work begins. Getting this permit wrong, or skipping it entirely, can result in stop-work orders and mandatory removal at the owner’s expense, making it essential to hire a contractor with proven NYC permitting experience.
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Aruvil International |
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| Address: | 185 Madison Ave #1700, New York, NY 10016 | ||
| Phone #: | (212) 447-5020 | ||
| Website: | http://www.aruvil.com | ||
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Inter Fence Co |
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| Address: | 1520 129th St, Flushing, NY 11356 | ||
| Phone #: | (718) 939-9700 | ||
| Website: | http://www.citygatesusa.com | ||
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Guardian Gate Co Inc |
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| Address: | 95-41 Tuckerton St, Jamaica, NY 11433 | ||
| Phone #: | (718) 725-4700 | ||
| Website: | http://www.guardiangatesny.com | ||
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Gun Hill Fence Co |
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| Address: | 4171 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10466 | ||
| Phone #: | (718) 324-5000 | ||
| Website: | http://www.gunhillfence.com | ||
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LoPorto Fence Company |
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| Address: | 24 Dumont Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305 | ||
| Phone #: | (718) 979-3366 | ||
| Website: | http://www.loportofencecompany.com | ||
New York City Zoning & Permit Guide
NYC Department of Buildings: The NYC DOB requires a permit for permanent fences exceeding 6 feet in most residential zones. Fences under 6 feet in residential zones generally do not require a permit but must comply with the NYC Zoning Resolution setback and height rules. Applications are filed through the DOB NOW online portal — confirm your contractor handles this process directly.
Landmarks Preservation Commission: Properties within any of NYC’s 144 historic districts require a Certificate of Appropriateness before installation. This applies in neighborhoods including Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Riverdale, and many others. Processing time varies — plan for 4 to 8 weeks minimum. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Borough-Specific Considerations: Staten Island properties often deal with residential zoning that more closely resembles suburban communities. Queens and Brooklyn have the highest density of historic district overlays outside Manhattan. The Bronx’s Riverdale section has particularly active LPC oversight.
Pool Safety: New York pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: New York law requires calling NY 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.