Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-61
Recovery of costs
Operative Text
Costs incurred by the city in repairing, vacating and demolishing unsafe or dangerous buildings shall be collected and enforced pursuant to § 112-7 of Chapter 112 , Unsafe Buildings.
Section 168-61 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes that when the city steps in to repair, vacate, or demolish a building deemed unsafe or dangerous, it does not simply absorb those expenses. Instead, the costs are recovered through the collection and enforcement mechanism set out in § 112-7 of Chapter 112 (Unsafe Buildings). This cross-reference means the financial burden of remediation can ultimately fall on the property rather than on city taxpayers.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 168-61, property owners whose buildings are found unsafe or dangerous should be aware that any repair, vacating, or demolition work carried out by the city is not free — those costs are collectible and enforceable against the property under § 112-7 of Chapter 112. Operators who maintain buildings in compliance with safety standards generally avoid triggering this cost-recovery process in the first place. Reviewing the procedures outlined in Chapter 112 helps owners understand how municipal cost liens or assessments are typically applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-61 clarifies that the city of Glen Cove has a formal mechanism to recoup expenses it incurs when addressing unsafe or dangerous housing conditions, as detailed in § 112-7 of Chapter 112. For tenants, this provision signals that the city does take action on unsafe buildings and has financial tools to enforce compliance. Tenants who believe their building poses safety concerns may find it useful to contact the city's relevant housing or building department, or to reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, to understand what remedies or inspections 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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