Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-2
Dangerous buildings
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All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed dangerous buildings: A. Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside the middle 1/3 of its base. B. Those which have been damaged or have deteriorated so as to have become, in the judgment of the Village Board, dangerous to the life, health, morals or general welfare of the occupants thereof or to the people of the Village. Any building or structure which, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 1/3% or more damage to or deterioration of the supporting members or 50% or more damage to or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or coverings shall be deemed a dangerous building. C. Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used. D. Those having inadequate facilities for ingress or egress in case of fire or panic or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of communication. E. Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure the occupants thereof or members of the public or property. F. Those buildings existing in violation of any provision of the Building Code of the Village or any provision of the Fire Prevention Laws or regulations of said Village or other ordinances of the Village.
Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-2 establishes the criteria by which a building or structure is officially classified as 'dangerous' under village law. A structure may earn that designation for a range of physical conditions — from leaning walls and overloaded floors to inadequate fire-egress routes and loose parts that could fall on occupants or passersby. A building that violates the village's Building Code or Fire Prevention Laws is also automatically considered dangerous under this provision, regardless of its physical condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 128 § 128-2, property owners and managers in Freeport are generally expected to maintain structural members, exterior walls, and load-bearing systems within the thresholds the provision describes — for example, keeping structural deterioration below the 33⅓% and 50% benchmarks stated in the code. Compliant operators routinely inspect and repair vertical structural members, ensure floors and roofs are not overloaded, and verify that fire-egress pathways, stairways, and fire escapes meet village standards. Staying current with the village Building Code and Fire Prevention Laws is also part of avoiding a dangerous-building designation under this section.
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 § 128-2 gives tenants a framework for understanding when their building may officially qualify as dangerous — covering structural defects, fire-egress deficiencies, falling hazards, and code violations. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to meet these criteria may consider documenting them and raising the issue with the Village Board, which holds authority under this provision to make dangerous-building determinations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options are generally available when a building is — or may be — classified as dangerous under this section.
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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