Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 224 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 224-10
Emergencies
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Whenever the Building Inspector or enforcement official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall take effect immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon petition to the Building Inspector or the local Justice Court, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, the Building Inspector or court shall continue such order in effect or shall modify or withdraw it.
Under Hastings-on-Hudson Code ch. 224 § 224-10, when the Building Inspector or enforcement official determines that an emergency threatens public health or safety, they may issue an immediate order requiring corrective action — without prior notice or a hearing. The order takes effect the moment it is issued, overriding the usual procedural requirements of Chapter 224. However, anyone subject to such an order retains the right to petition for a hearing before the Building Inspector or the local Justice Court, after which the order may be continued, modified, or withdrawn.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to an emergency order under § 224-10 are generally expected to comply immediately upon receipt, as the provision explicitly bypasses the notice and hearing requirements that ordinarily apply under Chapter 224. Compliant operators typically document the steps taken to address the emergency condition and keep records of all communications with the Building Inspector. If the order's scope or necessity is in question, the provision allows for a petition to the Building Inspector or local Justice Court to request a hearing at the earliest opportunity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 224-10 of the Hastings-on-Hudson Code gives tenants a degree of protection by empowering the Building Inspector to act swiftly when emergency conditions in a building threaten health or safety, without waiting for standard procedural steps. If an emergency order is issued that affects your housing situation, the provision guarantees the right to a hearing before the Building Inspector or the local Justice Court upon petition. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision applies to their circumstances may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 224.
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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