Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-110
Power to act in emergencies
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Whenever the chief officer of the Bureau at any stage of the proceedings instituted under the provisions of this code finds that a violation of this code exists which, in his or her opinion, requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, he or she may, without prior notice or hearing, issue a notice and order, served in the manner provided in Chapter 133A of this Code, citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Such order may include an order to vacate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, such an order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-110 establishes an emergency authority that allows the chief officer of the Bureau to issue an immediate compliance order whenever a code violation poses a direct hazard or danger to occupants or the public. Unlike standard code-enforcement proceedings, this power can be exercised without prior notice or a hearing, and the resulting order takes effect the moment it is served. The order may require corrective action of any kind, up to and including a full vacation of the building.
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Under Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-110, a property owner or manager may receive an emergency order that demands immediate compliance—potentially including vacating the premises—without the advance notice or hearing that ordinarily precedes code-enforcement action. Operators who maintain buildings in continuous compliance with applicable codes are generally better positioned to avoid the conditions that trigger this emergency authority. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance can help demonstrate a pattern of proactive hazard management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-110 gives the Bureau's chief officer authority to issue emergency orders—including orders to vacate—when a violation creates an immediate danger to occupants or the public. If you receive or are affected by such an order, tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help you understand what the order requires and what options may be available. Tenants may also contact the Bureau directly to ask about the nature of the cited violation and any timeline for remediation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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