Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 169 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 169-13
Designation of unfit buildings; condemnation
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The designation of buildings as unfit for human use and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such buildings shall be carried out in compliance with the following requirements: A. Any building which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human use and shall be so designated and placarded by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. (1) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitary facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (3) One which, because of its general condition or location, is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or the public. B. Action upon condemnation. (1) Any building condemned as unfit for human use and so designated and placarded by the Enforcement Officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time, as ordered by the Enforcement Officer. The Enforcement Officer shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. (2) In the event that the Enforcement Officer shall find that the property owner has failed to correct the defects noted in the placarding of the building within 90 days, the Enforcement Officer shall order the demolition of the building or abatement of the nuisance, and the cost of said demolition or abatement shall be a lien on the property and collectible in the same manner as delinquent taxes. Unoccupied structures which shall be found to be a serious hazard to the public in the same manner as provided in Subsections A , B and C of this section shall be ordered demolished or abated by the Enforcement Officer, and appeals shall be heard in accordance with Subsection D . The cost of demolition or abatement shall be a lien on the property and collectible in the same manner as delinquent taxes. C. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any building which has been condemned as unfit for human use and placarded as such, except as provided in Subsection B . D. Any person affected by any notice or order relating to the condemning and placarding of a building as unfit for human use may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk to the Board of Appeals said filing shall stay all action by the Enforcement Officer pending the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals unless the Enforcement Officer determines that the public safety requires the demolition or other remedial action must proceed.
Section 169-13 of Haverstraw Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which buildings can be officially declared unfit for human use. When a building is found to be dangerously damaged, unsanitary, vermin-infested, or lacking adequate light, ventilation, or sanitation, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may condemn and placard it, requiring occupants to vacate. If the property owner does not correct the cited defects within 90 days, the Enforcement Officer may order demolition or abatement, with the associated costs becoming a lien on the property collectible like delinquent taxes. Anyone affected by such an order has the right to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which can stay enforcement action while the appeal is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 169-13, property owners in Haverstraw Village are generally expected to maintain buildings free of conditions that would trigger condemnation, such as structural decay, vermin infestation, or inadequate ventilation and sanitation. When a building is placarded as unfit, a compliant owner typically addresses the cited defects promptly and within the 90-day window to avoid a demolition or abatement order and the resulting lien on the property. Owners who receive a condemnation notice have the option to file a written appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals, which can pause enforcement action while the matter is reviewed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 169-13 gives occupants of condemned buildings certain protections, including the right to receive a reasonable amount of time to vacate before being displaced. Tenants who are affected by a condemnation or placarding order under this provision have the right to request a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal with the Board's clerk. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Haverstraw Village housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a building is placarded or a vacate order is issued under § 169-13.
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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