Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-50
Selective window guard installation prohibited
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Window guards may not be installed selectively. They shall be installed in all windows, except fire escape access windows and a secondary egress window, on all windows above grade.
Under Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-50, window guards must be installed uniformly across a building rather than on a selective, unit-by-unit or window-by-window basis. Every window above ground level must have a guard installed, with the only exceptions being windows that provide access to a fire escape or serve as a secondary means of egress. The rule is designed to prevent landlords from applying window guard protections inconsistently among residents or units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Compliant operators under ch. 128 § 128-50 install window guards on every above-grade window throughout their property, not just in certain units or for certain tenants. The only windows that may be left without guards are those designated as fire escape access windows or secondary egress windows, and operators typically document which windows fall into those categories. Selective installation—for example, equipping only some floors or some tenants' units—is expressly prohibited by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-50 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to expect window guards on all above-grade windows in their unit, except for fire escape access and secondary egress windows. If guards appear to be missing in your unit but present elsewhere in the building, or vice versa, that pattern of selective installation is what this provision specifically prohibits. Tenants who believe this rule is being violated may consider contacting the appropriate Freeport municipal code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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