Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-46
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The Building Inspector shall keep records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises regulated by the housing standards. Records shall be kept in a manner and form as prescribed by local law and shall be available for public inspection.
Under Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-46, the Building Inspector is required to maintain organized records of every complaint received, every inspection conducted, and every violation identified at properties subject to the town's housing standards. These records must follow the format and procedures set by local law. Importantly, the records are not confidential — they must be made available for anyone who wishes to inspect them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Rental property owners and managers operating under Clarkstown's housing standards should be aware that under § 157-46, any complaint filed, inspection conducted, or violation recorded at their property becomes part of the Building Inspector's official public record. Compliant operators generally maintain their own internal documentation of inspections and corrective actions, which can serve as a useful reference if questions arise about a property's history. Because these records are publicly accessible, a property's compliance history is visible to prospective tenants, buyers, and others who choose to look.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-46 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes that records of housing complaints, inspections, and violations are kept by the Building Inspector and are open to public inspection. Tenants who have filed a complaint or are aware of a prior violation at their residence can request to review these records to understand the documented history of the property. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how to access and interpret these public records, and the existence of a documented violation history may be relevant when raising concerns about housing conditions.
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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