Yonkers, NY — Street Opening Bond
Yonkers' Engineering FAQ lists a $10,000 bond for street excavation such as water or sewer service work. Get Engineering's current bond sample and project-specific security instructions before applying; buying a bond does not replace the excavation permit, plumbing permit or any separate deposit.
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- Recorded state
- New York
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Supply the accepted City street-opening instrument for the proposed excavation, with the required applicant, security amount and filing details confirmed by Engineering.
- Who needs it
- Street-excavation applicants and contractors working on Yonkers water or sewer services or another opening for which City Engineering requests a bond. Do not assume sidewalk-only or dumpster permission has the same security requirements.
- Who it protects
- The issued bond secures the obligations in the City-accepted form. Street excavation, trench restoration and permit closeout remain work obligations; liability insurance and a bond are separate documents.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Yonkers Engineering frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Yonkers Engineering permitting memorandum, April 25, 2016 (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Collect Engineering's current bond sample and written security/deposit instructions.
- Prepare the property block and lot, excavation description and proposed start.
- Arrange separate insurance evidence, plumbing approval and utility markout information.
- Confirm permit authorization, inspections, restoration and security release.
Questions about this bond
Does a $10,000 bond eliminate the street-opening deposit?
Do not assume so. The FAQ names that bond, while the 2016 Engineering memo describes requiring a separate deposit per opening. Have Engineering confirm the current security package.
Does a dumpster or sidewalk permit use the same bond?
The Engineering FAQ treats street excavation, sidewalk work and street canisters separately. Confirm the requirements for the actual activity rather than carrying the excavation bond into every permit.
What details help match my street-excavation request?
Bring the City's bond sample, applicant identity, block and lot, work description and start date. The excavation FAQ also identifies plumbing approval and a code 753 markout number.