Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-21
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, fire protection and radiation production equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for the use of the building shall be installed, located and maintained so that under normal conditions of use such equipment and systems will not be a danger to health or welfare, a danger because of structural defects, a source of ignition or a radiation hazard, and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance. Equipment and systems include, but are not limited to, apparatus, devices, fixtures, piping, pipe hangars, pipe covering, wiring, fittings and materials used as part of, or in connection with, such installations. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected from freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-21 establishes baseline safety standards for a broad range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and more. Under this provision, all such systems must be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose fire or radiation risks, or generate excessive noise. The rule also specifically requires that freeze-vulnerable equipment be protected from freezing and that moving parts posing hazard risks be guarded against accidental contact.
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Property owners and managers subject to ch. 321 § 321-21 generally ensure that all covered building systems—from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and electrical wiring—are properly installed and kept in ongoing safe working condition. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections to confirm that freeze-sensitive equipment is adequately protected during cold weather and that any moving mechanical parts are properly guarded. Maintaining documentation of inspections, repairs, and equipment upgrades is a common practice for demonstrating 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.
Under Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-21, tenants have an interest in building systems and equipment being maintained in a safe, non-hazardous condition throughout their tenancy. If a tenant observes conditions such as unguarded moving parts, inadequate freeze protection, or equipment creating noise or health hazards, they may consider documenting the issue and notifying the landlord in writing. Tenants may also explore filing a complaint with the relevant local code enforcement or building department, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies 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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