Monthly data · Southampton Town
Southampton Town recorded 249 permit filings dated October 1998. That is down 12% on the 282 recorded in September 1998 and down 11% on the 281 recorded in October 1997. Electrical permits led the month with 84 of them (34%), followed by accessory structure permits (43) and new home permits (23). Filings landed across 17 hamlets, most of them in Hampton Bays (45). Each town records these as it receives them, so late filings can still move the count.
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Southampton Town permit filings per month, November 1997 to October 1998.
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permits | 84 | 34% |
| Accessory structure permits | 43 | 17% |
| New home permits | 23 | 9% |
| Renovation & addition permits | 18 | 7% |
| Certificates of occupancy | 16 | 6% |
| Pool permits | 16 | 6% |
| Sign permits | 14 | 6% |
| Commercial building permits | 11 | 4% |
| Other permits | 10 | 4% |
| Zoning & variance filings | 7 | 3% |
| Sitework & grading permits | 5 | 2% |
| Rental registrations | 2 | 1% |
Declared job value is not published by either town in the feeds behind this record — East Hampton returns an empty value field and Southampton carries none — so no dollar totals are shown. Counts only.
| Date | Address | Hamlet | Permit type | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 1998 | 28 Dolphin Rd | East Quogue | Residential New - House | Residence | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 5 St Johns Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential New - House | Dwelling with one car garage Board of Appeals 1983 | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 337 Noyack Path | Water Mill | Deck or Porch - Roofed (Pergola/Trellis) | Screened in porch | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 33 Woodridge Rd | Hampton Bays | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | storage shed | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 106 Lynn Ave | Hampton Bays | Deck - Unroofed | Deck | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 11 North View Dr | Noyac | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Shed | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 5 Jennifers Path | Quiogue | Residential New - House | One family dwelling and porch | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 17 Leslie Ct | Remsenburg/Speonk | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Storage shed | CO issued |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 9 Head Of Cove Rd | Hampton Bays | Regulatory - Updated CO | Single family, one story dwelling with attached open breezeway, one car garage, deck and shower | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 41 Grant Blvd | Hampton Bays | VARI - Variance | Granted front yard relief from 37.5' to 34' to construct a proposed deck. Last shown on a survey by the town last revised 8/6/98 | Issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 132 Red Creek Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential New - House | Single family, two story dwelling with decks, porches and unfinished basement | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 27 Island View Dr E | Noyac | VARI - Variance | Granted an area variance from 40,000 sq. ft. to 34,317 sq. ft. to allow a lot to single and separate. This was last shown on a survey by the town , dated Sept.… | Issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 291 Lopers Path | Bridgehampton | Recreation - Tennis Court | Tennis court | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 245 Narrow Ln | Sagaponack | Deck - Unroofed | pool deck and trellis | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 162 Bridge Ln | Bridgehampton | Deck or Porch - Roofed (Pergola/Trellis) | Porch and deck | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 627 Sagaponack Rd | Sagaponack | Recreation - Pool | Swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 92 Old Riverhead Rd W | Hampton Bays | Deck - Unroofed | Deck around pool | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 221 Snake Hollow Rd | Bridgehampton | Residential 7 devices or Less | Wiring of meter pan replacement | Filed |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 474 Jobs Ln | Bridgehampton | Residential 7 devices or Less | Wiring of meter pan replacement *****NO START****** | Filed |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 68 Dune Rd | Bridgehampton | Flagged Wetland Application | Flagged wetlands application | Filed |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 12 River Ave | Eastport | Regulatory - Pre-existing CO | Single family, two story dwelling, covered porch and detached two car garage | CO issued |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 75 Westminster Rd | Water Mill | Flagged Wetland Application | flagged wetland application | Filed |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 143 Sandy Hollow Rd | Tuckahoe | Residential Addition - House | 1st floor expansion of master bedroom and bath. **NO START*** | Issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 50 Neptune Ave | Hampton Bays | Residential Addition - House | Convert garage into bathroom and storage area | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 95 Seaweed Rd | North Sea | Residential Addition - House | First and second story living area addition, garage and porch addition and renovation | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 62 Country Club Dr | Tuckahoe | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Storage shed | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 440 Halsey Ln | Bridgehampton | Recreation - Pool | Swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 16 Old Riverhead Rd | Hampton Bays | Commercial Reno - Building | Two equipment buildings and a mobil antenna attached to water | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 133 Royal Ave | Flanders | Fence - Fences | 6' Stockade fence | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 7 Lincoln Dr | East Quogue | Recreation - Pool | Swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 24 Kennedy Dr | North Sea | Fence - Fences | Fence | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 5 Joysan Ct | Hampton Bays | Energy - Heating Systems (ex:Spa Heater) | Conversion of heat system to gas | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 50 Norris Ln | Bridgehampton | Recreation - Pool | Swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 50 Norris Ln | Bridgehampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring for swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 17 Wisteria Dr | Remsenburg/Speonk | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of swimming pool | Filed |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 15 Rebadam Ln | Shinnecock Hills | Residential 7 devices or Less | Furnace circulator wiring for bedroom | CO issued |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 5 Mill Path | Bridgehampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of a swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 191 Surfside Dr | Bridgehampton | Residential Addition - House | addition and garage addition | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 82 Inlet Rd | Shinnecock Hills | Deck - Unroofed | Deck addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 11 Oldfield Rd | North Sea | Deck or Porch - Roofed (Pergola/Trellis) | Enclose porch | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 40 Rose Ave | North Sea | Residential Addition - House | & Deck | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 1138 Montauk Hwy | Water Mill | Commercial - Building Construction | Gas Station with a limited " store" as per the town variance #D10113 | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 15 Millicent Dr | North Sea | Residential New - House | One family dwelling with attached two car garage and unfinished cellar | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 474 Water Mill Towd Rd | North Sea | Regulatory - Updated CO | Single family one story dwelling, deck, shed and pool | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 52 Point Rd | Flanders | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Shed for storage **********NO START********* | Filed |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 25 S Harbor Dr | Village Of North Haven | VELC - Villages/code C Categories | Wiring of addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 57 Country Club Dr | Tuckahoe | Subdivision Review | Two lot subdivision | Filed |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 444 County Rd 39A | North Sea | Site Plan | 9000 Square foot addition to ****************NO STARTED*********************** | Filed |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 1219 Noyack Rd | North Sea | Residential Service | Wiring of underground service | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 1429 Millstone Rd | Noyac | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 Evelyn Ct | Westhampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of hot tub | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 4 Sun Ct | Hampton Bays | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Shed | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 10 Graham Rd | Hampton Bays | MAJO - Alt Garage To Living Space | Renovate part of garage to living area | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 315 Old Sag Harbor Rd | North Sea | Recreation - Hot Tub/ Spa | Hot tub | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 8 Bittersweet Ave | Hampton Bays | Deck - Unroofed | deck | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 756 Hamilton Ave | Westhampton | Residential New - House | Single family dwelling, garage and porch | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 766 Hamilton Ave | Westhampton | Residential New - House | Single family dwelling, garage and porch | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 761 Hamilton Ave | Westhampton | Residential New - House | Single family dwelling, garage and porch | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 6 Last Ln | Hampton Bays | Residential Reno - Repair/Renovate House | Alteration to existing building | Filed |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 20 Kennedy Dr | North Sea | Residential (Add/Reno)501'-1000 Ft | Wiring of second floor extension and swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 26, 1998 | 7 Meadow Brook Ln | Flanders | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 625 County Rd 39A | Water Mill | SIGN - Sign Permit | (1) One 5'x8' Ground Identification Sign | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 27 Lincoln Ave | North Sea | Residential New - House | Modular home, two car detached garage, porches, deck and mechanical room | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 190 W Montauk Hwy | Hampton Bays | SIGN - Sign Permit | One (1) ground identification sign 10'X22' | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 279 Merchants Path | Sagaponack | Residential New - House | One family dwelling, garage, porch and unfinished cellar | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 121 West Tiana Rd | Hampton Bays | MAJO - Alt Garage To Living Space | Attached one car garage converted to living area | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 44 South Country Rd | Westhampton | Modification/Extension | Modification | Filed |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 20 Kennedy Dr | North Sea | Energy - Heating Systems (ex:Spa Heater) | Wood burner and add basement partions | Filed |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 374 Lopers Path | Bridgehampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 20 Wauhope Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential (New) 1001' - 1600 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 57 Whippoorwill Ln | East Quogue | Residential (Add/Reno)2501'-3500Ft | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 426 Hedges Ln | Sagaponack | Residential (New) 3501' - 5000 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling and swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 1448 Speonk Riverhead Rd | Remsenburg/Speonk | Commercial (Add/Reno)2501'-3500Ft | Wiring of commercial renovation | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 129 Parsonage Ln | Sagaponack | Residential (New) 3501' - 5000 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 129 Parsonage Ln | Sagaponack | Residential (Add/Reno)1001'-1600Ft | Garage | CO issued |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 129 Parsonage Ln | Sagaponack | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Pool | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 471 Mitchell Ln | Bridgehampton | Residential New - House | One family dwelling, garage, pool, porch, hot tub and pool deck | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 1686 County Rd 39 | Shinnecock Hills | SIGN - Sign Permit | One 3 1/2' X 8' wall identification sign | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 33 Tarpon Rd | East Quogue | Non Flagged Wetland Appl. | non flagged wetlands application | Filed |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 23 Harbor Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential (New) 2501' To 3500 Ft | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 9 Kings Ln | North Sea | Residential Service | Wiring of a new service | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 41 Bay Woods Dr | Hampton Bays | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 66 Rose Hill Rd | North Sea | Regulatory - Pre-existing CO | Single family, one story dwelling with attached roofed porch | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 245 Narrow Ln | Sagaponack | Regulatory - Updated CO | Single family, two story dwelling with attached screened porch, deck, shower and roofed open porch. Detached one story, three car garage with attached deck and… | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 162 Bridge Ln | Bridgehampton | Regulatory - Updated CO | Single family, two story residence, attached two car garage, deck, outdoor shower and enclosed screened porch | CO issued |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 11 Cobb Isle Rd | Water Mill | Residential New - House | One family, two story dwelling, mezzanine, attached garage, attached cabana, pool, hot tub and finished basement | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 1 Shell Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential New - House | Single family, one story dwelling, pool, porch and unfinished basement | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 20 Sea Farm Ct | Bridgehampton | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 753 County Rd 39 | Tuckahoe | Residential Service | Wiring of 100 Amp service | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 75 Sylvan Ave | Flanders | Accessory Struct New - Garage | 2 car garage | Filed |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 7 Hickory Bend | Remsenburg/Speonk | Residential (New) 2501' To 3500 Ft | Wiring for one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 117 Dune Rd | East Quogue | Accessory Struct New - Greenhouse | garage converted to greenhouse ***NO START**** | Filed |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 3 Bridge Hill Ln | Bridgehampton | Residential (New) 2501' To 3500 Ft | Wiring of a new one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 24 Collingswood Dr | Sag Harbor | Residential 7 devices or Less | Wiring of air conditioner | CO issued |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 17 Woodfield Ave | East Quogue | Residential (Add/Reno)501'-1000 Ft | Wiring of service change | CO issued |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 460B Montauk Hwy | Quiogue | RENT - Seasonal Rental Permit | Summer rental permit | Issued |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 550 Lumber Ln | Bridgehampton | Residential Addition - House | Extension of existing kitchen | CO issued |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 370 Ruggs Path | Noyac | ROAD - Road Review | Road review application | Filed |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 2 Tall Oak Ln | Remsenburg/Speonk | Site Plan | Extension of deck | Filed |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 921 County Rd 39 | Tuckahoe | Site Plan | — | Filed |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 26 Birch St | Noyac | Regulatory - Pre-existing CO | Single family, two story dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 19 Ocean Ave | Hampton Bays | Residential New - House | One family dwelling and garage | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 319 Merchants Path | Sagaponack | Residential New - House | One family dwelling, deck and unfinished cellar | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 10 Jennings Rd | North Sea | Residential Addition - House | First floor addition, decks and alteration to dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 16 Jennifers Path | Quiogue | Residential New - House | One family dwelling, porch and two car garage | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 31 Highland Rd | Shinnecock Hills | Deck - Unroofed | Deck addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 8 Bittersweet Ave | Hampton Bays | Residential (Add/Reno)1001'-1600Ft | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 6 Lillian Ln | Sagaponack | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 551 Sagaponack Rd | Sagaponack | Deck - Unroofed | Deck | Filed |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 2487 Montauk Hwy | Bridgehampton | Commercial (Add/Reno) 501'-1000 Ft | — | CO issued |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 403 Dune Rd | Bridgehampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 4391 Noyack Rd | Noyac | Residential Reno - Repair/Renovate House | Renovation to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 6 Park Ave | Noyac | Residential (Add/Reno)2501'-3500Ft | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 315 Old Sag Harbor Rd | North Sea | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring for hot tub | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 256 Brick Kiln Rd | Bridgehampton | SWIM - Above Ground Pool | Pond | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 106 Jule Pond Dr | Water Mill | Residential New - House | One family, two story dwelling, two car garage, pool, porches and deck ***********************************NO START**************************** | Issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 83 South Country Rd | Remsenburg/Speonk | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Shed | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 24 Old Squires Rd | Hampton Bays | Accessory Struct New - Garage | Swimming pool and recreation/exercise room over garage | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 58 Hampton Ct | Bridgehampton | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | No visual defects found on electrical wiring of additiion | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 37 Blackwatch Ct | Shinnecock Hills | Residential (Add/Reno)1601'-2500Ft | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 46 Sea Gate Ave | Westhampton | Regulatory - Updated CO | Single family, two story dwelling with attached two car garage | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 106 Montauk Hwy | Westhampton | Residential (New) 2501' To 3500 Ft | Wiring for one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 16 Stokes Ln | Remsenburg/Speonk | Residential (New) 1601' - 2500 Ft² | 200 amp service, rewire existing house and addition/renovation | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 10 Graham Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential (Add/Reno)1001'-1600Ft | Wiring of garage conversion | CO issued |
| Oct 15, 1998 | 124 Nassau St | Flanders | Residential (Add/Reno)1001'-1600Ft | Electrical survey of existing house | CO issued |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 54 Old Farm Rd | Sagaponack | Deck or Porch - Roofed (Pergola/Trellis) | Porch addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 11 East Shore Dr | North Sea | Flagged Wetland Application | Flagged wetlands application | Filed |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 4447 Noyack Rd | Noyac | Residential (New) 1001' - 1600 Ft² | Wiring of one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 10 Holly Ln | Water Mill | Residential 7 devices or Less | Wiring of a sunroom addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 86 South Country Rd | Remsenburg/Speonk | Residential Service | Wiring of service upgrade | CO issued |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 4391 Noyack Rd | Noyac | Residential (Add/Reno)1001'-1600Ft | Renovation and addition | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 18 Dolphin Rd | East Quogue | Deck - Unroofed | Deck addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 42 Eisenhower Dr | East Quogue | Deck - Unroofed | Deck | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 7 Staller Blvd | Hampton Bays | Fence - Fences | fence | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 3 Corwin Pl | Westhampton | Deck - Unroofed | Deck addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 70 Glenview Dr | North Sea | Recreation - Pool | Swimming pool | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 91 Jobs Ln | Bridgehampton | Accessory Struct New - Cabana/Poolhouse | Pool shed | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 43 School St | Hampton Bays | SHED - Residential Storage Bldg | Shed, 6'stockade fence and deck | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 139 Seascape Ln | Sagaponack | Deck - Unroofed | Deck around pool | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 13 Hampton Rd | Shinnecock Hills | ROAD - Road Review | Road review | Filed |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 33 Mill Creek Close | Water Mill | Residential (New) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of poolhouse | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 90 Roses Grove Rd | North Sea | Residential (New) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of modular dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 1 Old Squiretown Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of first floor addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 332 Mitchell Ln | Bridgehampton | Commercial Service | Wiring of service (add main at rear building) | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 54 Jule Pond Dr | Water Mill | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of swimming pool and poolhouse | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 760 Montauk Hwy | Water Mill | Commercial Service | Wiring of 400 Amp commercial service for building #3 | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 8 Marlin Rd | East Quogue | Residential (Add/Reno)501'-1000 Ft | Wiring of addition to one family dwelling | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 179 Noyack Ave | Noyac | Residential Service | Wiring of service upgrade | Issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 23 Rawson Rd | Noyac | Residential (Add/Reno) < 500 Ft² | Wiring of swimming pool and hot tub | CO issued |
| Oct 13, 1998 | 201 Springville Rd | Hampton Bays | Residential Service | Wiring of service | CO issued |
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