Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-18
Structural requirements; general requirements
Operative Text
A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness and corrosion. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that groundwater and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces of basements and cellars.
Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-18 establishes baseline structural maintenance standards for all buildings. Structures must be kept capable of safely bearing their own weight and any imposed loads, with those loads transmitted to the ground without unsafe settling or movement. Structural members must be protected from deterioration caused by factors such as freezing, thawing, dampness, and corrosion, and buildings in water-bearing soil must be maintained to prevent groundwater or surface water from entering habitable basement and cellar spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-18, compliant property operators routinely inspect load-bearing elements, foundations, and structural members for signs of settlement, deformation, or deterioration. Operators generally address moisture intrusion, corrosion, and freeze-thaw damage promptly and maintain waterproofing systems in buildings situated on water-bearing soil to keep habitable below-grade spaces dry. Keeping documented records of inspections and repairs is a common practice among operators who demonstrate ongoing compliance with these structural maintenance requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-18 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural failure, unsafe settling, deteriorating structural members, or water penetration into habitable basement or cellar areas. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them with photographs and written records, and may report violations to the appropriate Cohoes code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing code can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision.
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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