Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-11
Service of notices or orders
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All notices or orders required to be given hereunder may be served by delivering to and leaving a copy of the same with the person entitled to such notice. In cases where any such person is absent from the Village, all notices or orders provided for herein shall be sent by registered mail to said person so absent to the last known address of said person or to the last address of said person as shown by the records of the receiver of taxes and/or in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County. Whenever such service is made by registered mail, a copy of such notice or order shall also be posted in a conspicuous place on the front of the dangerous building or substandard building to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed adequate service.
Section 128-11 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes how official notices and orders related to dangerous or substandard buildings must be delivered. When the recipient is present in the Village, delivery is made in person; when the recipient is absent, the notice is sent by registered mail to their last known address on file with the tax receiver or Nassau County Clerk. In mail-service cases, a copy of the notice must also be posted visibly on the front of the affected building, and this combination of mailing and posting constitutes legally adequate service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a dangerous or substandard building proceeding under Freeport Code ch. 128 § 128-11 should ensure their current mailing address is accurately reflected in the records of the receiver of taxes and the Nassau County Clerk's office, since those are the sources the Village uses when a recipient is absent. Compliant operators generally monitor their registered mail and any postings on their properties so that response deadlines tied to a notice are not inadvertently missed. Keeping address records current is a routine administrative step that helps ensure timely receipt of any orders issued under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a building that has been flagged as dangerous or substandard under Freeport Code ch. 128 § 128-11 may want to watch for any notices posted conspicuously on the front of the building, as such postings are part of the legally recognized service process. Understanding that a posted notice carries the same legal weight as a mailed order can help tenants recognize when official action is underway regarding their building. Tenants who have questions about a posted or mailed order may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or the Village of Freeport for clarification on what the notice means for occupants.
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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