Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-30
Maintenance of vacant buildings
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The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him from time to time to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such condition that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard. In any building any floor are maintained in a vacant status or about to become vacant is to have at least one access thereto which meets the approval of the enforcement officer.
Under Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160-30, owners of vacated buildings are required to keep those structures and their surrounding yards in a safe and secure condition so they do not pose a hazard to neighboring properties or the general public. The rule also prohibits vacant buildings from deteriorating into an unoccupied hazard. Additionally, any floor area that is vacant or becoming vacant must maintain at least one access point that satisfies the local enforcement officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners managing vacant properties in Endicott should be aware that ch. 160 § 160-30 places ongoing maintenance obligations on them even when a building is unoccupied. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of vacant structures and adjoining yards, address security vulnerabilities such as unsecured entry points, and ensure that each vacant floor area has at least one access point that has been reviewed and approved by the enforcement officer. Keeping documentation of maintenance activities and any communications with the enforcement officer is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-30 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances establishes that vacant buildings must be kept safe and free from hazards, which can be relevant to tenants in adjacent units or neighboring properties who may be affected by a deteriorating vacant structure. If a vacant building nearby appears to present a safety or property hazard, residents generally have the option of reporting the condition to the local code enforcement office for investigation. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can also be consulted to understand what remedies or complaint processes may be 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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