Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-62
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The Building Department Administrator shall keep official records of, but not limited to: registrations and reports filed, certificates issued, complaints received, inspections made, violations found, orders issued and actions taken. Such records shall be public records, open to inspection during business hours. Copies or transcripts of such records shall be furnished upon written application and payment of any and all lawful fees.
Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-62, the Building Department Administrator is required to maintain official records covering a broad range of housing-related activity, including registrations, inspection reports, complaints, violations, and orders. These records carry public-record status, meaning they are open for inspection during regular business hours. Anyone seeking copies or transcripts of these records may obtain them by submitting a written request and paying any applicable fees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-62 establishes that records of registrations, certificates, complaints, inspections, and violations are maintained by the Building Department Administrator and are accessible to the public. Compliant property operators generally stay aware that any filings, inspection outcomes, or violation notices associated with their properties become part of this official, publicly viewable record. Keeping accurate and timely submissions to the Building Department helps ensure that the official record accurately reflects a property's compliance history.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-62 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances gives members of the public the right to inspect official Building Department records — including complaints received, violations found, and orders issued — during business hours. Tenants can submit a written request and pay any required fees to obtain copies or transcripts of records related to a specific property, which may help document a building's inspection or violation history. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how these public records might be relevant to a housing concern.
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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