Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-15
Interior
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(A) General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, motel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. (B) Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. (C) Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. (D) Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. (E) Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. (F) Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.
Section 124-15 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 establishes baseline interior maintenance standards for structures. It requires that interiors, structural members, surfaces, stairs, handrails, and interior doors all be kept in sound, clean, and sanitary condition. Owners of multi-unit or shared-occupancy buildings bear responsibility for common and public areas, while individual occupants are responsible for the portions of the structure they occupy or control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 124-15, property owners and managers of rooming houses, hotels, motels, dormitories, and buildings with two or more units are expected to keep shared and public interior areas clean, structurally sound, and sanitary. Compliant operators routinely inspect and address peeling or chipping paint, cracked plaster, deteriorating walking surfaces, loose handrails, and interior doors that no longer fit or function properly. Maintaining documentation of regular inspections and repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-15 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when the interior of their unit or shared building areas fall into disrepair — including issues with structural integrity, peeling paint, damaged stairs or walking surfaces, faulty handrails, or malfunctioning interior doors. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to Huntington's local code enforcement or housing inspection office, which has authority to investigate and require corrective action under this provision. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available.
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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