Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-124.1
Enforcement procedures
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Whenever an authorized employee of the Department of Fire, Emergency and Building Services determines that a person has failed to comply with a notice and order issued under this chapter, such persons may issue, without further notice to the person responsible for such violation, an appearance ticket returnable in the City Court for the prosecution of said violation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 11 , or take such other enforcement procedures as may be authorized by law.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-124.1 establishes what happens when someone ignores a formal notice and order issued under Chapter 231. Once an authorized employee of the Department of Fire, Emergency and Building Services confirms non-compliance, the department may issue an appearance ticket directing the responsible party to appear in Albany City Court—without issuing any additional warning first. The department may also pursue any other enforcement measures permitted by law, giving it flexibility in how it responds to ongoing violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-124.1, property owners and managers who receive a notice and order under Chapter 231 should treat that document as the final warning before legal action. A compliant operator typically resolves cited conditions promptly and documents the corrective steps taken, because the Department of Fire, Emergency and Building Services is authorized to issue an appearance ticket for City Court prosecution the moment non-compliance is confirmed—no second notice is required. Keeping records of repairs, inspections, and communications with the department is a practice commonly associated with operators who avoid escalated enforcement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-124.1 of the Albany Code gives the Department of Fire, Emergency and Building Services authority to escalate enforcement directly to City Court when a property owner fails to comply with a notice and order—without issuing another warning. Tenants who are aware of outstanding notices and orders at their building may find it useful to track whether violations remain unaddressed, as the city's enforcement process can move to court proceedings relatively quickly. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help residents understand how this enforcement pathway interacts with their housing rights and what options may be available to them.
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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