Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-14
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement or unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying, and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Great Neck Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-14 establishes baseline structural and environmental maintenance standards for all buildings. Every building must be kept in a condition that safely bears its own weight and any imposed loads, transmits those loads to the ground without harmful settling or deformation, and shields structural members from deterioration caused by moisture, temperature cycles, corrosion, and insects. Buildings situated in seasonally water-bearing soil must also be maintained to prevent groundwater and surface water from entering habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 321-14, compliant property operators routinely inspect structural components for signs of moisture intrusion, corrosion, pest activity, and freeze-thaw damage, and address deficiencies before they compromise load-bearing capacity. Operators also verify that drainage and waterproofing systems are functioning so that water does not penetrate habitable areas, basements, or cellars in buildings on water-bearing soil. Maintaining documentation of inspections and repairs is a common practice that supports ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 321-14 of the Great Neck Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural deterioration, uneven settling, or water infiltration into living spaces, basements, or cellars. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the appropriate Great Neck or Village code-enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help occupants understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be 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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