Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-13
Exits
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A. Safe, continuous and unobstructed exit shall be provided from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level. B. Exits shall be arranged, constructed and proportioned so that occupants may escape safely from the building in case of emergency. C. In one- and two-family dwellings, in addition to a primary exit from the building, there shall be provided a secondary exit or, in lieu thereof, one or more exit openings for emergency use. A second means of egress from a cellar shall be permitted only through an areaway via a ladder to grade. D. In multiple dwellings approved exits shall be provided.
Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-13 establishes that all buildings must have safe, clear, and continuous pathways from the interior to the outside at street or grade level. Exits must be designed and sized so that occupants can escape quickly and safely during emergencies. One- and two-family homes are required to have both a primary and a secondary exit or emergency opening, with cellar egress limited to an areaway with a ladder to grade, while multiple dwellings must provide approved exits as required.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-13, compliant property operators ensure that all exit pathways remain unobstructed, properly constructed, and accessible at all times. Owners of one- and two-family dwellings generally maintain both a primary exit and a secondary exit or emergency opening, and verify that any cellar egress meets the areaway-and-ladder-to-grade specification. Operators of multiple dwellings confirm that all exits carry the required approvals and are kept in a condition that allows safe evacuation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-13 gives occupants the right to safe, unobstructed exit pathways from their homes to the exterior. If exits appear blocked, improperly constructed, or missing—such as the absence of a required secondary exit in a one- or two-family dwelling—tenants may report the condition to the Great Neck building or code enforcement office. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what options may be available to them.
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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