Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-14
Change of occupancy prohibited
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No change of occupancy or use shall be made in a building that is not consistent with the last-issued certificate of occupancy for such building unless the Code Enforcement Officer, upon inspection, finds that such building conforms to the provisions of this chapter with respect to the proposed new occupancy and use, and issues a certificate of occupancy therefor.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-14, a building's occupancy or use cannot be changed in a way that conflicts with its most recently issued certificate of occupancy. The only path to a lawful change is for the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect the building, confirm it meets the applicable code requirements for the intended new use, and then issue a new certificate of occupancy. Until that new certificate is issued, the prior certificate governs what the building may lawfully be used for.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 196 § 196-14 generally ensure that any planned change in how a building is occupied or used is preceded by an application to the Code Enforcement Officer and a successful inspection. Compliant operators do not allow tenants or other parties to begin a new use until the updated certificate of occupancy has been formally issued. Keeping records of all certificates of occupancy on file helps demonstrate that current use aligns with the most recently approved certificate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 196-14 of the Cedarhurst Code means that the building you occupy should be used only in the manner authorized by its current certificate of occupancy. If you believe a landlord has changed the building's occupancy or use without obtaining an updated certificate, that potential violation may be relevant to habitability or code-compliance concerns you raise with local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal codes can help explain what options are generally available when a building is being used outside the scope of its approved certificate.
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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