Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4
Unlawful discrimination practices; applicability
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Except as otherwise provided below: A. It shall be unlawful discriminatory practice: (1) To refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (2) To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services for facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (3) To make, print or publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or natural origin, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. (4) To represent to any person, because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. (5) For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex or national origin. B. Nothing in this section shall apply to: (1) Any single-family house sold or rented by an owner, provided that such private individual owner does not own more than three such single-family houses at any one time. Provided, further, that the sale or rental of any such single-family house shall be excepted from the application of this chapter only if such house is sold or rented without the use in any manner of the sale or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, agent or salesman, or of such facilities or services of any person in the business of selling or renting dwellings, or of any employee or agent of any such broker, agent, salesman or person and without publication, posting or mailing, after notice, of any advertisement or written notice in violation of Subsection A(3) of this section. (2) The rental of a housing accommodation in a building which contains housing accommodations for not more than four families living independently of each other, if the owner resides in one of such housing accommodations. (3) A religious organization, association or society or any nonprofit organization, or controllee of, from limiting the sale, rental or occupancy of dwelling which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, to promote the religious premise for which it was established and operated, unless membership is restricted on account of race, color or national origin. (4) A private club not in fact open to the public, which, as an incident to its primary purpose or purposes, provides lodgings which it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose, from limiting the rental or occupancy of such lodgings to its members or from giving preference to its members. C. All such unlawful discriminatory practices contained in Executive Law of the State of New York, as amended, § 296 through § 301 pertaining to fair housing, are hereby restated by the City of Glen Cove as the provisions of this chapter. All such procedures as delineated within § 296 through § 301 pertaining to fair housing are hereby supplemented by the provisions set forth in § 139-6 of this chapter.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4 prohibits a broad range of discriminatory practices in the sale, rental, and advertising of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule covers refusals to sell or rent, unequal terms and conditions, misleading statements about availability, and blockbusting — the practice of inducing sales by stoking fears about neighborhood demographic change. Certain narrow exemptions apply, including owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, small private individual owners selling without a broker, qualifying religious organizations, and private clubs providing lodging solely to members for non-commercial purposes.
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Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4, compliant housing providers apply consistent criteria when evaluating offers, setting lease terms, and communicating availability — regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Operators also ensure that all advertising and written notices are free of language that signals any preference or limitation tied to those protected characteristics. Landlords who believe they may qualify for one of the statutory exemptions — such as the small owner-occupied building carve-out — typically document their eligibility carefully, since the exemptions carry specific conditions that must all be met simultaneously.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4 gives renters and prospective buyers the right to be free from discriminatory refusals, unequal terms, misleading availability claims, and discriminatory advertising based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The provision expressly incorporates New York State Executive Law §§ 296–301 and supplements those procedures through § 139-6 of the same chapter, meaning multiple enforcement pathways may be available. Tenants or applicants who believe they have experienced a violation can explore options such as filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing body, contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with New York fair housing law.
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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