Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-7
Effect on existing buildings and premises
Operative Text
The lawful use and rental of any premises existing on the effective date of this chapter may be continued, although the premises do not conform with the provisions of this chapter. If, however, contrary to the intent of this chapter, the construction, condition, maintenance and continued use of any existing structure or building are such as to constitute an immediate danger to persons residing therein, or if the premises are thereafter altered, remodeled, enlarged or extended, then the premises and use thereof shall in all respects conform to all the provisions of the chapter.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-7 establishes a nonconforming-use protection for rental properties that existed before the chapter took effect, allowing them to continue operating even if they do not fully meet the chapter's current standards. That protection ends, however, if the property is found to pose an immediate danger to its occupants, or if the owner undertakes construction, alteration, remodeling, enlargement, or extension of the premises. Once either of those triggering conditions occurs, the property must come into full compliance with all provisions of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-7, operators of pre-existing rental properties generally document the lawful status of their buildings as of the chapter's effective date to preserve nonconforming-use standing. Compliant operators are careful to evaluate whether any planned renovation, addition, or structural change would trigger the full-compliance requirement before work begins. They also monitor the physical condition of their properties to ensure no condition rises to the level of an immediate danger, which would independently eliminate the nonconforming-use protection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-7 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a landlord undertakes significant construction or alterations on a property that previously operated under nonconforming-use status, since such work triggers a requirement that the entire premises conform to the chapter's standards. Tenants who believe their building presents an immediate danger to residents may have grounds to bring that condition to the attention of local code enforcement or housing authorities in Babylon Village. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other housing standards and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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