The Housing Department is responsible for the Administration of Property Maintenance for the State of New Jersey:

1. The Housing Department oversees  the Certificate of Occupancy for residential property (before a property changes ownership, a Certificate of Occupancy (C/O) is required )
2. The Housing Department is overseen by Director, Joseph Ouseley
3. Processing Certificates of Occupancy for all sales on properties and processing Certificates of Habitability for all apartment rentals

The means available to the Building Department in the Enforcement of New Jersey Construction Code include the following:

• The Building Department is responsible for the administration & supervision of the Building Code
• The Building Apartment is designated as State Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Enforcement agency
• The Building Department is supervised by the Division manager who shall be a licensed Construction Official & City employee in classified Civil Service

• Processing/Issuing permits for construction renovations, and or alterations of any structure
• Approval of all applications and/or permits
• Preparing Certificate of Occupancy C/O
• Preparing Continued Certificate of Occupancy’s
• Monthly Reports/Deposits

The Building & Construction Department

F. Koregay: 973-399-6711
C. Mitchell: 973-399-6608
M. Cruz: 973-399-6784

Hi, my name is Joseph Ouseley, the Acting Director of Building & Construction Department. Formerly, the Deputy Director of Housing and Public Works for the Township of Irvington. I originally joined the township in 2013, as a Housing Inspector and worked for the Department of Housing. In 2017, I was promoted to Deputy Director of Public Works beginning in November 2022.

In 2022-2023, I served as the Program Manager for the Township’s Lead program. Also, I obtained several certifications for Rutgers University & William Paterson University; as well as receiving numerous awards and recognition for outstanding contributions to the community.

Currently, I provide both departments with invaluable insight and knowledge that comes from many years in the construction field. I have assisted in restructuring housing violations and codes, while providing training to inspectors as the Deputy Director of Housing and Building Construction.

As Deputy Director of Public Works, I will be overseeing the ongoing maintenance and construction projects that will assist Public Works in better servicing the residents of Irvington.

My mantra is “I am here to serve the residents of Irvington, whenever, and wherever there is need”.