Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-62
Emergencies; repairs by Department
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A. Whenever the Department of Housing determines that, because of any violation of this code, any multiple dwelling, hotel or specialized senior housing facilities or part thereof is dangerous to human life and safety or detrimental to health, or whenever the owner of any multiple dwelling has failed to comply with a violation order, it may: (1) Cause the multiple dwelling, hotel or specialized senior housing facilities to be repaired or otherwise improved so as to temporarily and/or permanently correct such condition if such condition creates imminent danger of personal injury; or (2) Order the owner or any person having responsibility for the maintenance or supervision of the multiple dwelling, hotel or specialized senior housing facilities to repair or otherwise improve the multiple dwelling, hotel or specialized senior housing facilities so as to temporarily and/or permanently correct such condition, which order shall notify such person that, in the absence of such action, the Department of Housing will temporarily and/or permanently correct the condition. If no such person is available to receive the order, then the Department of Housing may cause the multiple dwelling to be repaired or otherwise improved so as to temporarily and/or permanently correct such condition. B. An order given pursuant to the preceding Subsection A(2) shall identify the violations involved and the corrective action to be taken and shall fix a time for compliance. This order may be written or oral and may be given in person or by telephone. C. Any order not complied with within the stated time for compliance may be executed by the Department of Housing. D. The Department of Housing shall be entitled to be repaid by the owner for any costs incurred by it in connection with repairs or improvements made by it pursuant to this Article.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-62 establishes a process by which the local Department of Housing can intervene when a multiple dwelling, hotel, or specialized senior housing facility poses an imminent danger to life, health, or safety, or when an owner has ignored a prior violation order. The Department may either step in directly to make temporary or permanent repairs, or it may issue an order—written or oral, delivered in person or by phone—directing the responsible party to correct the condition within a set timeframe. If that order goes unheeded, the Department can carry out the repairs itself and then seek reimbursement from the property owner for all costs incurred.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 124-62 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances, operators of multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities generally maintain properties in a condition that avoids imminent hazards and respond promptly to any violation orders issued by the Department of Housing. Compliant operators treat a compliance order—whether written or oral—as a firm deadline and document all corrective actions taken within the stated timeframe. Owners should be aware that if the Department performs repairs on their behalf under this section, it is entitled to full reimbursement of those costs from the owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-62 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances gives the Department of Housing authority to act when housing conditions become dangerous to life or health, which means tenants living in unsafe conditions in a multiple dwelling, hotel, or specialized senior housing facility have a regulatory avenue available to them. Tenants who believe their building poses an imminent hazard may consider contacting the Great Neck Plaza Department of Housing to report the condition and prompt an inspection or compliance order. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with a § 124-62 order might be raised in housing proceedings or other enforcement contexts.
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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