Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-41
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance. G. If the use of said elevators or dumbwaiters is discontinued, the same shall be fire-stopped at each floor level and all service doors thereto shall be permanently sealed with a fire-retarding material having at least a one-hour rating.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-41 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. These vertical transportation systems must be kept free of physical and fire hazards, properly labeled with rated capacity, equipped with emergency signaling devices, and kept clear of refuse, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials. Safety and electrical protective devices may not be disabled except during authorized tests or maintenance, and any permanently discontinued elevator or dumbwaiter shaft must be fire-stopped at every floor level with appropriately rated fire-retarding materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 321 § 321-41 generally maintain a routine inspection and cleaning schedule for elevator and dumbwaiter hoistways, pits, and machine rooms to ensure they remain free of refuse, oil, grease, and flammable liquids. Compliant operators keep durable capacity-rating signs posted in conspicuous locations inside each car and verify that emergency signaling devices remain functional. When a unit is taken out of service permanently, operators typically arrange for fire-stopping at each floor level and seal all service doors with fire-retarding material rated for at least one hour, as required by § 321-41G.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple dwellings covered by ch. 321 § 321-41 have an interest in elevators and dumbwaiters that are safely maintained, properly labeled, and equipped with working emergency signals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate § 321-41—such as disabled safety devices, accumulation of refuse in hoistways, or improperly sealed out-of-service shafts—they may consider reporting those conditions to the appropriate local building or housing code enforcement authority in Great Neck. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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