Do I need a notary for the Committee for Historic Preservation Demolition Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If someone else will appear for the owner or contract vendee, the form requires a separate sworn affidavit authorizing that appearance.

How do I submit the demolition application?

Submit it to the Building Department at 1001 Post Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The form lists building@scarsdale.gov and states that the $650 application fee is due upon submission.

What attachments are required?

The form requires eight sets of specified 8-by-10 photos and eight copies of the tax map with the parcel highlighted. If the homeowner is not the applicant, include a deed copy or the homeowner's permission letter.

Do I need approval before starting demolition?

Yes. The form states that a permit is required before any work starts. It also says a separate building permit is required for new construction following demolition.

Scarsdale, NY · Westchester County

No notary required

Committee for Historic Preservation Demolition Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request Committee for Historic Preservation review before demolishing a building in Scarsdale.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Scarsdale · Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: scarsdale.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Scarsdale requires this application to request a Committee for Historic Preservation determination before demolition work begins. It asks for the project address, demolition details, applicant and property-owner information, building history, and floor-area figures. Applicants must provide photos and tax-map copies, pay the stated application fee, notify nearby property owners, and attend the meeting.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives seeking Committee for Historic Preservation review of complete or partial building demolition in Scarsdale need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building Department, 1001 Post Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583; the form lists [email protected] and a $650 application fee due upon submission.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if someone other than the owner or contract vendee will appear for them, the form requires a separate sworn affidavit authorizing that appearance.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Committee for Historic Preservation Demolition Application PDF.
2
Complete and Sign the Form
Enter project, applicant, property-owner, building-history, and demolition information, then sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required photo sets and tax-map copies. Include a deed copy or homeowner permission letter if the homeowner is not the applicant.
4
Submit to the Building Department
Submit the application and $650 fee to the Building Department at 1001 Post Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Committee for Historic Preservation Demolition Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If someone else will appear for the owner or contract vendee, the form requires a separate sworn affidavit authorizing that appearance.
How do I submit the demolition application?: Submit it to the Building Department at 1001 Post Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The form lists [email protected] and states that the $650 application fee is due upon submission.
What attachments are required?: The form requires eight sets of specified 8-by-10 photos and eight copies of the tax map with the parcel highlighted. If the homeowner is not the applicant, include a deed copy or the homeowner's permission letter.
Do I need approval before starting demolition?: Yes. The form states that a permit is required before any work starts. It also says a separate building permit is required for new construction following demolition.

Need something notarized?

This Committee for Historic Preservation Demolition Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Scarsdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.