East Rockaway, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 234 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 234-5
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Any violation of this chapter shall be deemed to be a violation, as defined under the Penal Law of the State of New York, and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. A second violation of this chapter within five years of a previous conviction of the offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000. A third violation of this chapter within five years of the second conviction of the offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $3,000. B. In the event of any failure to comply with this chapter, each and every day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed herein shall be applicable to each separate offense, except that no further penalties shall be imposed for the period during which any appeal from a conviction of such offense is pending. C. An injunction may be obtained by the Superintendent of Buildings in addition to any other remedy hereunder in the event of any violation or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Failure or refusal to procure a permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation.
Under East Rockaway, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 234 § 234-5, violations of Chapter 234 are treated as criminal violations under New York Penal Law and carry escalating fines: up to $1,000 for a first offense, between $1,000 and $2,000 for a second offense within five years, and between $2,000 and $3,000 for a third offense within five years of the second conviction. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate quickly. The Superintendent of Buildings may also seek a court injunction to compel compliance, and failing to obtain a required permit is itself treated as a violation.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 234 should be aware that § 234-5 imposes escalating financial penalties for each day of non-compliance, making prompt corrective action a hallmark of responsible operation. Compliant operators ensure that all required permits are obtained before undertaking regulated activities, since the failure to secure a permit is independently treated as a violation. Operators who have received a prior conviction within the past five years face higher mandatory minimum fines, so maintaining accurate records of permit history and any prior enforcement actions is a common practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 234-5 of East Rockaway's Code of Ordinances establishes meaningful penalties against those who violate Chapter 234, including landlords who fail to obtain required permits or allow violations to persist day after day. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating in violation of Chapter 234 may report the condition to the East Rockaway Superintendent of Buildings, who has authority to pursue fines and even seek a court injunction. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how these enforcement mechanisms may be relevant to their housing situation.
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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