Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-13
Removal or repair of buildings
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The following remedies shall be applied in substance by the Superintendent of Buildings and the Village Board in ordering removal or repair: A. Repair. If the dangerous building can be reasonably repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired. In all cases where a building cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered removed. All repairs are to be performed in a workmanlike manner to the minimum standards of the respective trade. B. Removal. In all cases where a dangerous building is a fire hazard, existing or erected in violation of any ordinance of this Village or statute of the State of New York, it shall be ordered removed unless such hazard or violation can be cured, in which event the building shall be ordered repaired. C. Unsafe structures. Any structures or part of a structure or premises that from any cause may at any time become dangerous or unsafe structurally or as a fire hazard shall be repaired and secured or taken down and removed. A vacant building that is unguarded or open at door or window shall be deemed dangerous or unsafe as a fire hazard within the meaning of this section.
Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-13 establishes the remedies available to the Superintendent of Buildings and the Village Board when a building is found to be dangerous or unsafe. If a dangerous building can be brought into compliance through repairs performed to workmanlike standards, it must be ordered repaired; if it cannot, it must be ordered removed. Buildings that pose fire hazards, violate local ordinances or state statutes, or are vacant and left open or unguarded are specifically addressed, with removal required unless the hazard or violation can be cured through repair.
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Under Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-13, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain all structures in a safe, structurally sound condition and free from fire hazards. Compliant operators typically ensure that vacant buildings are secured at all doors and windows, since an unguarded or open vacant building is explicitly deemed a fire hazard under this section. When repair orders are issued, work is expected to meet the minimum standards of the applicable trade and be performed in a workmanlike manner to avoid a removal order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-13 gives the Superintendent of Buildings and the Village Board authority to order the repair or removal of dangerous or unsafe structures, which can be a relevant protection for tenants living in or near such buildings. Tenants who believe a building poses structural dangers or fire hazards may consider reporting conditions to the Freeport Superintendent of Buildings, who holds enforcement authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may relate 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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