Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 224 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 224-9
Notice of violation; contents; hearing; appeal
Operative Text
A. A notice of violation issued by the Building Inspector relative to a premises shall be served either personally upon the person or by posting the violation notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected. If a notice of violation is served by posting it upon the premises, a copy thereof shall be mailed to the person to whom it is directed. B. A notice of violation shall state that unless, within 10 days from service of the notice, a written request is made for a hearing before the Building Inspector, such notice shall, at the expiration of such ten-day period, be deemed an order to cease and desist from and to abate the described violation; such notice shall prescribe a reasonable time within which such person shall be required to cease and desist from and abate such violation. The notice may also contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with this chapter. C. If a hearing is requested, it shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the request is made, provided that for good cause the Building Inspector may postpone such hearing for a reasonable time. If, after the hearing, the enforcement officer finds that no violation exists or that unusual, extraordinary or undue hardship shall occur as a result of the physical dimension and proportion of the property, he shall withdraw the notice. If he finds that a violation does exist, he shall forthwith issue an order requiring the abatement of the same within a prescribed reasonable time. The proceedings at such hearing, which shall be informal in all respects, shall be summarized in a report reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Building Inspector. D. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Building Inspector may within 10 days of the decision of the Building Inspector appeal said decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson by filing the appropriate form. E. The provisions of §§ 224-7B and 224-9A notwithstanding, it shall not be necessary for the Building Inspector to issue a notice of violation or to order, in writing, the correction of a condition in the instance of a second or any subsequent offense within a twelve-month period, and in the case of a second or subsequent offense, the person in violation may immediately be served with an appearance ticket or summons.
Section 224-9 of the Hastings-on-Hudson Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Building Inspector issues and enforces notices of violation. A notice may be delivered in person or by posting it on the property with a mailed copy, and the recipient has 10 days to request an informal hearing or the notice automatically becomes a cease-and-desist order. If a hearing is held and a violation is confirmed, a formal abatement order follows; decisions can be appealed to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals within 10 days. For repeat offenses within a 12-month window, the Building Inspector may skip the notice process entirely and issue an appearance ticket or summons directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 224-9 should be aware that a notice of violation triggers a strict 10-day window to request a hearing before the Building Inspector; missing that deadline converts the notice into a binding cease-and-desist and abatement order. Compliant operators generally act promptly upon receiving any notice—whether served personally or posted on the premises—and document all remedial steps taken to address the described condition. Operators should also note that a second or subsequent offense within 12 months under § 224-9E removes the preliminary notice step, meaning an appearance ticket or summons can be issued immediately without prior written warning.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a property subject to a § 224-9 notice of violation should know that the Building Inspector's enforcement process includes an opportunity for a hearing and a public written record of proceedings kept in the Building Inspector's office. If a party disagrees with the Building Inspector's decision after a hearing, § 224-9D provides a right to appeal to the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals within 10 days of that decision. Tenants who believe a housing condition on their premises constitutes a violation may contact the Village Building Inspector's office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this enforcement process applies to their circumstances.
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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