Home services in Englewood, NJ

Englewood has a mix of older single-family houses and multifamily buildings. According to American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 54.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 41.9% of housing units are single-family detached houses. The median year structures were built is 1959. 24.2% of units were built in 1939 or earlier, while 21.5% date from 2000 or later, so construction ranges from prewar houses to newer apartment buildings.

For heating, 70.5% of households use utility gas, 21.8% use electricity and 4.6% use fuel oil.

In homes built before 1978, contractors who disturb painted surfaces must be EPA lead-safe certified. The city says building, electrical, fire and plumbing permit applications go to the Building Department for review, payment and issuance. Ask contractors for their permit history on similar projects in the city.