Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-50
Penalties for offenses
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A. The following penalty and fine schedule herein adopts the provisions set forth in Section 103.6 of the Property Maintenance Code of the State of New York effective May 1, 2002, which shall be incorporated by reference herein. B. Nothing contained herein shall in any way abridge or prevent the Municipal Building Inspector of the Village of Brewster, New York, from effecting notice of municipal zoning code violations through the issuance of its notice(s) to remedy as more fully set forth and authorized in the Code of the Village of Brewster. This chapter shall be enforced by any official authorized to issue and serve appearance tickets under Chapter 4 , Appearance Tickets, of the Code of the Village of Brewster or the laws of the State of New York. C. Fine schedule. The schedule of fines for housing maintenance violations shall be as set by resolution after a public hearing from time to time by the Village of Brewster Board of Trustees. Said resolution shall be on file in the office of the Village Clerk. Violation NY Property Maintenance Code Section Locked bedroom in multiple dwelling Section 702.3 Faulty/illegal extension cords Section 604.3 Illegal use of room (i.e., living room used as bedroom) Section 404.4 Overoccupancy (occupancy violations) Section 405.5 Inoperable smoke detector Section 704.2 Fire extinguisher missing or inoperable (NYS Fire Code) Section 704.1 Building-property Sections 301-306 Plumbing Sections 501-507 Unsafe building Section 108 Other housing maintenance code violations Section(s) 301-704 D. Each offense codified hereunder at § 148-50C shall also be punishable by a period of incarceration not to exceed 15 days. E. For any violations not specifically enumerated in § 148-50C , any person committing an offense against any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable for each offense by a penalty of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
Section 148-50 of the Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes the penalty framework for housing maintenance violations, incorporating New York State's Property Maintenance Code by reference. Fines for specific listed violations — such as locked bedrooms, inoperable smoke detectors, and overoccupancy — are set by the Village of Brewster Board of Trustees through a publicly noticed resolution, with the current schedule kept on file with the Village Clerk. For violations not specifically listed in § 148-50C, the maximum penalty is $250 per offense, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Brewster should be aware that § 148-50 authorizes enforcement officials to issue appearance tickets for a range of housing maintenance violations, including those related to fire safety, occupancy limits, plumbing, and building condition. Compliant operators generally maintain working smoke detectors, legal room configurations, proper electrical setups, and adequate fire extinguishers, and they periodically check the Village Clerk's office for the current Board of Trustees fine schedule. Each separately cited offense under § 148-50C can carry both a monetary fine and up to 15 days of incarceration, making ongoing code compliance a practical priority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 148-50, tenants living in Brewster have the benefit of a housing maintenance code that covers conditions ranging from fire safety equipment to occupancy standards, with enforcement carried out by officials authorized to issue appearance tickets under Village and State law. If a tenant believes their unit has a violation — such as a missing fire extinguisher, an inoperable smoke detector, or an illegal room configuration — they may report the condition to the Municipal Building Inspector of the Village of Brewster, who is authorized to issue notices to remedy. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to better understand how the fine schedule established under § 148-50C and the broader enforcement process may apply to conditions in their building.
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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