Tarrytown is a Hudson River village in the Town of Greenburgh, about 25 miles north of Midtown. It has a dense 19th-century core, with neighborhoods known locally as "under the hill" by the river and "below Route 9," and Gilded Age estates such as Lyndhurst along the water. Inland, the Wilson Park neighborhood and the area around the Tarrytown Lakes add more residential streets with heavier tree cover.
The village legislated designated historic districts in 1979, and its Architectural Review Board meets monthly to review exterior work. On steep hillsides near the bridge, river wind is a constant. So a Tarrytown roof often has two jobs: hold up to exposure off the Hudson and fit the look the village expects. We plan for both from the first inspection.
Village core, river estates and the North Grove Street houses
The North Grove Street Historic District preserves a set of 19th-century houses, and Victorian and Gothic Revival homes appear throughout the older streets. Those roofs are typically steep and cut up by gables, dormers and chimneys.
Some historic homes here may still have slate. We identify the existing material before planning anything, because slate changes both the repair options and what the code allows.
What to plan for on a Tarrytown roof
Slate before tear-off
If a Tarrytown roof is slate, New York code does not allow shingles over it, and in many cases repair is the better value. Slate often fails at the flashing, valleys or fasteners long before the stone wears out. We assess the slate's condition, then recommend repair, partial replacement with matching slate, or a full replacement. Copper valleys and flashing are Jersey Roofing's default on slate and historic work.
Exposure near the bridge
Hillside and riverfront homes near the Cuomo Bridge take wind across a wide stretch of river. Jersey Roofing installs shingles to the enhanced-wind specification: starter strips at eaves and rakes, sealed edges and matching hip and ridge. On these houses, we also check that gable overhangs and fascia boards are sound, since loose edge trim is where wind finds a way in.
Planning around the ARB
Because the Architectural Review Board meets monthly, a roof project that needs review should be planned with that calendar in mind. Choose material and color early, especially around North Grove Street. Slate-look shingles such as GAF Camelot II or Slateline can keep a historic profile where slate is not practical, and we can provide samples and specifications for your submission.
Historic districts and design review
Tarrytown legislated designated historic districts in 1979, and the North Grove Street Historic District is on the National Register. The Architectural Review Board meets monthly to review exterior work, so a new roof that changes material, color or profile on a reviewed property may need its approval. Allow time for the meeting cycle before scheduling installation. We prepare product samples and specifications for the application and can match the existing look as closely as current products allow.
Roof permits in Tarrytown
- Office
- Village of Tarrytown Building Department
- Phone
- (914) 631-3668
- Website
- tarrytownny.gov
The village issues permits from 1 Depot Plaza, and Jersey Roofing files the roofing permit and any review paperwork for you.
The roof systems installed in Tarrytown
Jersey Roofing installs complete GAF and Owens Corning systems: ice and water barrier at the eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment, starter strips, architectural or designer shingles, matched ridge cap and balanced ventilation. On a qualifying GAF system it can register the Golden Pledge® warranty, and on an Owens Corning system, Platinum Protection. Both include lifetime workmanship coverage. Compare the warranties.
Neighborhoods we serve in and around Tarrytown
- Wilson Park
- North Grove Street
- Tarrytown Lakes