Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-26
Permit required
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person to: (1) List, solicit, advertise or offer, exhibit or show to any person a rental dwelling unit located within the Incorporated Village of Freeport for the purpose of bringing about the rental thereof where no currently effective permit has been issued in respect of such rental dwelling unit by the Superintendent of Buildings of such Village, as herein provided. (2) Accept a deposit of rent or security, or a commission, in connection with the rental of a rental dwelling unit located within the Incorporated Village of Freeport where no currently effective permit has been issued in respect of such rental dwelling unit, by the Superintendent of Buildings of such Village, as herein provided. B. In the event that a person convicted of a violation of Subsection A of this section shall have been a real estate broker or sales person licensed by the State of New York at the time such violation was committed, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Buildings to transmit a record of such conviction to the Division of Licensing Services of the Department of State and to make complaint thereto against such license on behalf of the Village, pursuant to the provisions of the Real Estate Property Law. C. It shall be unlawful to use, establish, maintain, operate or let any premises, entirely or partially for residence occupancy, where any rent is paid or charge is made for such use or occupancy in the Village of Freeport without first having obtained a permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. D. Application for such permit shall be made, in writing, to the Superintendent of Buildings on a form provided therefor and shall contain the name of the applicant, the location of the premises and the number of dwellings and units and persons to be accommodated. E. Each application shall be accompanied by a plot plan or sketch showing the size and location of the premises, all buildings and structures and the floor plan, to scale, of each dwelling unit and accommodation. F. Each application shall be executed by the owner of the premises or such person who operates such premises if other than the owner. G. The permit shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance pursuant to the fee schedule.
Section 128-26 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 makes it unlawful to list, advertise, show, or accept any deposit or security for a rental dwelling unit in the Incorporated Village of Freeport unless a currently effective permit has been issued by the Village's Superintendent of Buildings. Operating, maintaining, or letting any premises for residential occupancy where rent is charged is also prohibited without that permit in place. Permits are obtained by submitting a written application with a plot plan and floor plan to the Superintendent of Buildings, and each permit remains valid for two years from its date of issuance. Licensed real estate brokers or salespersons convicted of a violation may have their conviction reported to the New York State Division of Licensing Services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-26 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances ch. 128, compliant property owners and managers secure a valid permit from the Village's Superintendent of Buildings before listing, advertising, showing, or accepting any rent deposit or security for a rental unit. The written application includes the owner's name, property location, number of units, and a scaled plot plan and floor plan for each dwelling unit. Because permits expire after two years, operators who manage rental properties in Freeport generally track renewal dates to ensure continuous coverage and avoid a lapse that could constitute a violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-26 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes that any rental dwelling unit in the Village must be covered by a currently effective permit issued by the Superintendent of Buildings before a landlord may legally advertise it or collect a deposit or security payment. Tenants who believe a unit was rented without such a permit may wish to contact the Village's Superintendent of Buildings to inquire about permit status or to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Freeport's local ordinances can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to have operated without the required permit under this chapter.
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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