do i need permit to rebuild den crushed by fallen tree? (Roslyn: homeowners insurance, house)

[chicke11]

My house is in the village of Roslyn. Two nights ago, during the wind and rain, a huge tree branch fell on top of my den and destroyed it - broken walls, windows, roof, etc. Do I need permits???

[hotkarl]

Need to check with town but I would think not if you are just restoring exactly as it was before.

[ocngypz]

Yes, the work is structural.

[NYTom]

Call your town's Building Department, why ask here?

[SandyJet]

Not if it was a bear den. You have homeowners insurance do it legit as no reason not to as insurance is paying.