Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-4
Compliance with chapter required
Operative Text
Every building or structure used or intended to be used for residential, nonresidential or mixed occupancy and the land upon which it is situated shall comply with the provisions of this chapter whether or not such building or structure shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this chapter and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or structure, for the construction or repair of the building or structure or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Hempstead Village Code of Ordinances ch. 78 § 78-4 establishes that every residential, nonresidential, and mixed-use building — along with the land it sits on — must meet the requirements of Chapter 78, regardless of when the building was built, altered, or repaired. The rule applies even if permits or licenses were issued before the chapter took effect. In other words, prior approvals do not exempt a property from current compliance obligations under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hempstead Village Code ch. 78 § 78-4, property owners and managers cannot rely on previously issued permits, licenses, or the age of a building as a basis for exemption from Chapter 78's requirements. Compliant operators generally conduct periodic reviews of their properties against current code standards, address any deficiencies that arise, and maintain documentation of ongoing compliance efforts. Because the provision applies to buildings constructed or altered at any point in time, operators of older or grandfathered structures should be aware that historical approvals do not shield them from present obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hempstead Village Code ch. 78 § 78-4 means that tenants living in any residential building — old or new — are entitled to the protections Chapter 78 provides, and a landlord cannot claim that an older construction date or a prior permit excuses noncompliance. Tenants who believe their building falls short of Chapter 78's standards may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the Village's code enforcement office to report potential violations, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Raising a known violation under this provision may also be relevant as a defense or counterclaim 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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