Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-38
Procedure upon failure of owner or occupant to act or remove
Operative Text
Upon failure of the owner or occupant or other person having charge of any building or lot of ground within the Village to maintain said building or lot of ground in compliance with the housing standards set forth in this chapter within seven days from the time such person has been served with a notice to maintain properly a yard, open porch, court, lawn or vacant lot and within 30 days from the time such person has been served with a notice to maintain properly any dwelling or part thereof, the Village may cause said maintenance to be completed, and the total cost thereof shall be assessed upon the real property on which said maintenance is completed and shall constitute a lien and charge on the real property on which it is levied until paid or otherwise satisfied or discharged and shall be collected by the Village Treasurer in the manner provided by law for the collection of delinquent taxes. A notice issued herein shall be served either personally upon the owner, the manager designated by § 160-31 or responsible person or by posting the violation notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected. If a notice of violation is served by posting it upon the premises, a copy thereof shall be mailed to the person to whom it is directed at his or her last known address.
Section 160-38 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which the Village can step in and perform required maintenance when an owner, occupant, or other responsible party fails to act after receiving proper notice. For yard-related issues, the responsible party has seven days to comply; for dwelling-related issues, the deadline is 30 days. If the Village completes the work itself, the cost is added as a lien against the property and collected like delinquent taxes. Notice under this section may be delivered in person or by posting it visibly on the property, with a copy mailed to the last known address of the responsible party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 160-38, property owners and managers in Endicott are expected to respond promptly to any housing-standards notice — within seven days for yard, porch, court, lawn, or vacant lot issues, and within 30 days for dwelling-related deficiencies. Operators who stay current on maintenance obligations and act quickly upon receiving a notice generally avoid the Village stepping in to complete the work at the owner's expense. When the Village does perform the work, the cost becomes a lien on the property, which can complicate title, financing, and future transactions until it is paid or discharged.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-38 gives the Village of Endicott authority to enforce housing standards against owners or other responsible parties who ignore official notices, which can be a meaningful backstop for tenants living in substandard conditions. If a landlord fails to address a cited deficiency within the applicable deadline, the Village may complete the maintenance itself and recover costs from the property owner — not the tenant. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider contacting the Village to report the condition, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing how § 160-38 interacts with other provisions of Chapter 160 to understand available remedies.
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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