Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-13
Permits
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A. Required; application; issuance. No person shall operate a rooming house unless he holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the enforcement officer in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the enforcement officer for such permit, which shall be issued by the enforcement officer upon compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of this chapter. B. Display of permit; permit nontransferable. The permit issued under the provisions of this section shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house at all times. No such permit shall be transferable. C. Renewal. Every such permit shall be renewable annually upon written application to the enforcement officer at least three days before the expiration of one year from its issuance or last renewal, unless such permit is subject to revocation for violation of this chapter or ordinances or law applicable to said premises. D. Permit fees. The following annual fees for operating permits for rooming houses and hotels shall be based on the number of rooms: Number of Rooms Fee 1 to 15 $100 16 to 30 $200 More than 30 $300
Section 160-13 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances establishes a mandatory permit system for rooming house operators. No rooming house may legally operate without a valid permit issued by the enforcement officer, and that permit is tied to both the specific operator and the specific property — meaning it cannot be transferred to another person or location. Permits must be renewed annually through a written application submitted at least three days before expiration, and annual fees range from $100 to $300 depending on the number of rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 160-13, compliant rooming house operators obtain a valid permit from the enforcement officer before beginning operations and ensure it is displayed in a conspicuous location within the property at all times. Because the permit is non-transferable, operators who acquire an existing rooming house must apply for a new permit in their own name rather than relying on a prior owner's permit. Annual renewal requires a written application submitted to the enforcement officer at least three days before the permit's expiration date, along with the applicable fee — $100 for 1–15 rooms, $200 for 16–30 rooms, or $300 for more than 30 rooms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-13 requires that any rooming house operating in Endicott hold a valid, properly displayed permit issued to the current operator for that specific property. Tenants who cannot locate a posted permit in a conspicuous place within their rooming house may have grounds to raise a compliance concern, as operating without a valid permit is a violation of this chapter. Tenants can contact the Endicott enforcement officer to inquire about a property's permit status or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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