Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 155-12
Nuisances
Operative Text
The term "nuisance" shall be held to embrace whatever is dangerous to human life or detrimental to health, and shall include but not be limited to a public nuisance as known at common law, statutory law and in equity jurisprudence and a dwelling that, in violation of this chapter or of any other state or local law, ordinance or regulation, does not have adequate egress, safeguards against fire, adequate electrical service, installation and wiring, structural support, ventilation, plumbing, sewerage or drainage facilities, is overcrowded or inadequately cleaned or lighted and the condition constituting such violation is dangerous to human life or detrimental to health. All such nuisances are hereby declared to be unlawful.
Section 155-12 of the Cedarhurst Code of Ordinances defines a broad category of housing conditions as unlawful nuisances. The definition covers anything dangerous to human life or harmful to health, and specifically includes dwellings that lack adequate egress, fire safeguards, electrical service, structural support, ventilation, plumbing, sewerage, drainage, or that are overcrowded or poorly lit or cleaned. Any such condition that violates this chapter or another applicable state or local law is declared unlawful under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 155-12 of the Cedarhurst Code, compliant property operators generally maintain their dwellings in a condition that avoids any characteristic defined as a nuisance — including adequate egress routes, functioning fire safeguards, proper electrical wiring, structural integrity, ventilation, plumbing, and sewerage. Operators routinely inspect and address overcrowding, inadequate lighting, and sanitation issues before they rise to the level of being dangerous to human life or detrimental to health. Because the provision cross-references other state and local laws, maintaining compliance with the full range of applicable housing codes is part of what operators in Cedarhurst generally do.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 155-12 of the Cedarhurst Code declares a wide range of hazardous dwelling conditions — such as missing fire safeguards, faulty wiring, poor ventilation, inadequate plumbing, or overcrowding — to be unlawful nuisances. Tenants who believe their unit has conditions that meet this definition may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when responding to eviction proceedings or other legal actions, or may report the conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Cedarhurst and New York State housing law can help residents understand what documentation and reporting options are generally available under § 155-12 and related regulations.
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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