Brunswick, NY · Rensselaer County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Property owners use this form to register a vacant building in the Town of Brunswick and provide ownership, property, contact, and safety information.
What this form is
This form registers a vacant building under the Town of Brunswick Local Law No. 1 of 2019. It asks for owner and property details, information about fire protection and hazardous materials, and contact information for an agent or the person responsible for maintenance. It lists a $250 initial registration fee and additional annual fees based on building size and vacancy length.
Who needs it
Owners registering a vacant building provide the requested property and ownership details, and must designate a Rensselaer County agent if their residence and business addresses are outside the county.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180. The form lists a $250 initial fee and says checks are payable to the Town of Brunswick.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form.
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Complete The Form
Provide the requested owner, property, agent, maintenance, fire protection, and hazardous-material information.
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Gather Additional Owner Details
If the owner is a business entity, attach the requested details for officers, directors, or partners with an ownership interest of 10% or greater.
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Sign And Date
Print your name, sign, and provide your title in the certification section.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the form to the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180, with the listed initial fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Property owners use it to register a vacant building and provide ownership, property, contact, fire protection, and hazardous-material information.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Submit the completed form to the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180. The form lists a $250 initial fee, payable by check to the Town of Brunswick.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- What information does the registration form request?
- It requests owner and property details, agent and maintenance contact information, fire protection and hazardous-material details, and the owner's certification and signature.
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