The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Plumbing

    Plumbing Board

    • David Allen, President
    • Josh Tienken, Plumbing Inspector
    • Carl Bell 
    • John Miller
    • Frank Parrinello
    • Chris Armstrong
    • Chris Forgione

    The Inspector is responsible for the oversight of any new installation and renovation which involves modifications to existing plumbing services. In addition, he coordinates with other City Departments, such as the Water Department or the Department of Public Works, the installation of municipal services. The Inspector oversees the licensing of all master plumbers and is responsible for issuing permits on work performed within the City limits.

     

    2026 EXAM SCHEDULE:

    MASTER PLUMBING LICENSE: Applications are being accepted May 1, 2026 - May 22,2026. Candidate interviews June 3, 2026. Test review seminar June 17, 2026. Exam July 1, 2026.

    https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NYSPC2025P1

    HEATING LICENSE: Applications are being accepted May 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026. Exam July 29, 2026

    GAS LICENSE: Applications are being accepted April 13, 2026 - April 30, 2026. Online exam offered May 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026

    NOTE: For further information please call Jill Koenig, Clerk, at 845-331-1217. Study guides for the gas exam can be found at: https://www.cenhud.com/globalassets/pdf/gas-specs-redbook.pdf

    https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NYSFGC2025P1 

     

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    Contact Information

    5 Garraghan Drive 
    Kingston, NY 12401

    Building Safety & Zoning Enforcement
    Plumbing Inspector, Josh Tienken 
    Phone: (845) 331-1217 

     

     
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