Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 62 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 62-10
General and structural maintenance
Operative Text
A. The exterior of every structure or accessory structure, including fences, shall be maintained in good repair. The same shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, excessive peeling paint, or other conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and adjoining properties protected from blighting influences. A periodic (monthly) exterminating service shall be maintained in all multiple family dwellings. B. The outside building walls shall not have any holes or loose boards or any broken, cracked or damaged finish which admits its rain, cold air, dampness, rodents, insects or vermin. C. Even dwelling shall be so maintained as to weather- and be watertight. D. All parts of the premises shall be maintained so as to prevent infestation. E. All parts of the dwelling shall be kept in a clean, sanitary condition, free of nuisance and free from health, safety and fire hazards. F. All boards and wood, including floorboards, subfloors, joists, bridging and all other boards in any interior or exterior floor, wall, roof or other part of the structure, shall be maintained to be free of cracks, termite damage or rot. Any damaged members shall be replaced.
Section 62-10 of Greenwood Lake's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive maintenance standards for all structures, including accessory buildings and fences. The rule requires that exteriors remain free of deterioration such as broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling masonry, and excessive peeling paint, while interiors must be kept clean, sanitary, and free of health, safety, and fire hazards. Multiple-family dwellings are additionally required to maintain monthly exterminating service, and all structural members—from floorboards to roof components—must be kept free of cracks, rot, and termite damage, with damaged members replaced.
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Under § 62-10, compliant property operators in Greenwood Lake routinely inspect both the exterior and interior of their buildings to identify and address deterioration before it advances—this includes checking for crumbling masonry, peeling paint, loose boards, and any openings that could admit moisture, cold air, or pests. Operators of multiple-family dwellings arrange monthly exterminating service as a baseline requirement, not merely a reactive measure. Thorough recordkeeping of inspections, repairs, and exterminating contracts helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the structural and sanitary standards set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 62-10 gives tenants in Greenwood Lake a basis to expect that their dwelling's exterior and interior are kept in good repair, free from pest infestation, and maintained in a clean, sanitary, and structurally sound condition. If conditions such as broken walls, rot, pest infestations, or other deterioration exist, tenants may document the issues in writing and notify the landlord, and may also contact the local code enforcement office to report potential violations of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the range of options available, including raising a code violation as a defense in certain housing proceedings.
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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