Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 101-1
Fire escapes required; construction and maintenance
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Every building used or designed as an apartment house occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by two or more families, now existing or hereafter constructed in the village, shall be provided with such adequate fire escapes, outside stairways or other means of egress in case of fire as shall be directed by the Building Inspector. Such fire escapes, outside stairways or other means of egress in case of fire shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be of sufficient strength to safely sustain a superimposed load of 100 pounds per square foot. The owner or lessee of any such building required to be so equipped shall keep such fire escapes, outside stairways or other means of egress in good repair.
Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 § 101-1 requires that every multi-family apartment building in the village — whether already standing or newly built — be equipped with adequate fire escapes, outside stairways, or other fire-egress means as directed by the Building Inspector. These egress structures must be built from noncombustible materials and engineered to bear a load of at least 100 pounds per square foot. The rule also mandates that whoever owns or leases such a building keep those egress systems in good repair at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 § 101-1, compliant apartment building owners and lessees typically coordinate with the Building Inspector to confirm that the type, placement, and number of fire-egress structures meet the village's requirements. Operators generally ensure that all fire escapes, outside stairways, or alternative egress means are fabricated from noncombustible materials rated to handle the 100-pounds-per-square-foot load standard. Ongoing maintenance programs — including routine inspections, prompt repairs, and documentation — are characteristic of properties kept in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 101 § 101-1 gives residents of multi-family apartment buildings a basis to expect that their building's fire escapes, outside stairways, or other egress means are properly constructed and kept in good repair by the owner or lessee. If egress structures appear damaged, blocked, or deteriorated, tenants may consider reporting the condition to the Garden City Building Inspector, who is the authority named in this provision to direct compliance. Tenant-rights organizations and housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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