Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-56
Administrative agency designated
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A. The Department of Housing of the village is hereby designated as the agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards of the code. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as "the agency." B. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of the Commissioner of Housing, who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by the Board of Trustees and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties.
Section 124-56 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances formally designates the village's Department of Housing as the body responsible for administering and enforcing local housing standards. The Department operates under a Commissioner of Housing, who is supported by assistants and inspectors appointed according to Board of Trustees guidelines. Agency personnel are issued official identification and are shielded from personal legal liability for good-faith actions taken in the course of their official duties.
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Under § 124-56, the Great Neck Plaza Department of Housing is the official agency that inspects properties and enforces compliance with village housing standards. Compliant operators typically cooperate with credentialed Department inspectors—who carry official badges or identification cards—and respond to any notices or directives issued through the Commissioner of Housing's office. Familiarity with the agency's structure helps property managers direct questions and correspondence to the appropriate representatives.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-56 establishes that the Great Neck Plaza Department of Housing, led by the Commissioner of Housing, is the designated agency tenants can contact regarding housing standard concerns. If conditions in a rental unit may not meet village code requirements, tenants generally have the option of filing a complaint with this agency, whose inspectors are authorized to investigate and secure compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Great Neck Plaza's local ordinances can help residents understand what avenues are available under this provision.
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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