Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-56
Multiple dwelling inspections
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A. It shall be the duty of the Building Department Administrator and his/her designees to conduct annual inspections of multiple dwellings, within the meaning of the New York Multiple Residence Law , and to enforce the provisions of said state law within the city limits and to adopt regulations as may be appropriate for the enforcement of said law. B. It shall be the duty of the Building Department Administrator to establish a registry of all multiple dwellings, their locations, owners and lessors, and to maintain a file for each such dwellings which shall contain a record of annual inspections therein. C. It shall be the duty of the Building Department Administrator to enforce the provisions of the New York Multiple Residence Law and to issue violation orders and/or to cause the prosecution for violation of the Multiple Residence Law and to issue violation orders and/or cause the prosecution for violation of the provisions of § 168-57 pursuant to §§ 168-63 and 168-6 of this chapter. D. The City Council shall establish fees from time to time for the registering of multiple dwellings and conducting of annual inspections.
Section 168-56 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes a framework for the ongoing oversight of multiple dwellings — buildings covered by New York's Multiple Residence Law — within city limits. The Building Department Administrator is responsible for conducting annual inspections, maintaining a registry of all such properties (including owner and lessor information), and taking enforcement action when violations are found. The City Council sets the fees associated with registration and inspections, which may be updated periodically.
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Under § 168-56, operators of multiple dwellings in Glen Cove are subject to annual inspections conducted by the Building Department Administrator or designated staff. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties are registered in the city's official registry — complete with accurate ownership and lessor information — and keep their buildings in a condition consistent with the New York Multiple Residence Law. Failure to meet these standards can result in violation orders or prosecution under §§ 168-63 and 168-6 of the same chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-56 gives tenants in Glen Cove's multiple dwellings the assurance that their buildings are subject to mandatory annual inspections by the Building Department Administrator. If conditions in a building appear to violate the New York Multiple Residence Law, tenants may contact the Glen Cove Building Department to inquire about inspection records or report concerns, since the department is charged with maintaining files on each registered property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what the inspection and enforcement process means for their particular building.
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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