Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 172-4
Interior maintenance
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A. Structural members shall be protected and maintained to resist and prevent deterioration. B. Stairways and passageways serving occupied and habitable space shall be maintained for safe, continuous and unobstructed exit, and free and clear of debris and equipment storage. Such stairways and passageways shall be lighted with natural or electric light at all times so as to allow safe passage. C. Chimneys, smokestacks, flues, gas vents, smoke pipes and connectors shall be maintained structurally safe and smoke tight, so as to safely convey the products of combustion to the outer air. D. Heating equipment shall be maintained in good condition, in order to provide adequate and safe heat to occupied spaces. E. Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. Service connections shall be with pipe or tubing of solid metal or approved appliance connectors. F. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good, safe, sanitary and serviceable condition. Water supply systems shall be provided and maintained to provide at all times a supply of water in sufficient volume and pressure to enable the plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances to function satisfactorily. G. Sewage, wastewater, and stormwater drainage systems shall be maintained so as to function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects. H. Electrical fixtures, devices, wiring and systems shall be maintained in safe working condition in a manner which will avoid a potential source of ignition or shock. Deteriorated material and equipment shall be removed and replaced, as may be required. I. Buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation.
Hilton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 172 § 172-4 establishes comprehensive interior maintenance standards for occupied buildings. The rule requires that structural elements, stairways, chimneys, heating systems, cooking and refrigeration equipment, plumbing, drainage, and electrical systems all be kept in safe, functional condition at all times. Buildings must also be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and all exit pathways must remain unobstructed and adequately lit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 172 § 172-4, compliant property operators routinely inspect and service all major building systems — including heating, plumbing, electrical, and drainage — to ensure they remain in safe and functional condition. Stairways and passageways are kept clear of debris and storage and are lit at all times to allow safe passage. Operators also maintain a pest-control program to prevent insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, and promptly replace deteriorated electrical materials or equipment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 172 § 172-4 gives occupants a basis to expect that their building's structural components, utilities, exit pathways, and pest conditions are properly maintained by the property owner. If conditions such as blocked stairways, failed heating, defective plumbing, or pest infestations arise, tenants may document the issues and report them to the local code enforcement or housing authority responsible for enforcing Hilton's ordinances. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when interior maintenance standards are not being met.
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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