Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-22
Substandard buildings
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Any building wherein conditions exist which fail to conform to the foregoing standards is hereby declared to be substandard and the use thereof for human occupancy declared unlawful.
Under Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-22, a building that does not meet the housing standards set out earlier in Chapter 128 is officially classified as 'substandard.' Once a building carries that designation, using it as a place for people to live is considered unlawful under local law. The provision does not itself list the specific conditions that trigger substandard status — those are defined in the preceding sections of the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 128 § 128-22 generally ensure that all buildings they rent for residential use meet the standards established throughout Chapter 128 of the Freeport Code. A building found to fall short of those standards can be formally declared substandard, rendering continued human occupancy unlawful and potentially exposing the owner to enforcement action. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections and address maintenance deficiencies before they rise to the level that could trigger a substandard designation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-22 of the Freeport Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building's conditions fall below the standards set out in Chapter 128, since such conditions can render the building legally substandard and occupancy unlawful. Tenants who believe their building may meet that threshold can document the conditions and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Freeport. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a substandard designation is at issue.
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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