NYC does not require DOB building permits for standard fences up to 6 feet in Brooklyn. Fences over 6 feet require a DOB permit. Front yard fences limited to 4 feet. Properties in NYC Landmarks historic districts may need LPC approval. Pool barrier fences must meet NYC Building Code requirements.
Standard residential fences up to 6 feet in height in Brooklyn do not require a DOB building permit under the NYC Building Code. Fences exceeding 6 feet in height require a DOB permit with plans filed by a licensed professional. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet by the NYC Zoning Resolution. Fences must not obstruct required egress or fire access. In Brooklyn's numerous NYC Landmarks historic districts (Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, and many others), the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) may need to review and approve fence installations for visible fences. LPC typically regulates material, design, color, and height of fences in historic districts. Swimming pool barrier fences must comply with NYC Building Code requirements, including minimum 48-inch height with self-closing, self-latching gates. Properties in FEMA flood zones may face restrictions on solid fences. Chain-link, wrought iron, wood, and composite materials are all common in Brooklyn. Many Brooklyn rowhouses share rear yard fences with multiple neighbors, requiring coordination.
Fences over 6 ft without permit: DOB violation, ECB fine starting at $800. Non-compliant fences in historic districts: LPC violation.
Kings County, NY
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Kings County, NY
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Kings County, NY
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Kings County, NY
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Kings County, NY
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Kings County, NY
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