Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 431 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 431-18
Penalties for offenses
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A. Failure to comply with a violation order, within the time limit stated therein, shall constitute an offense. A person convicted of an offense shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each and every week any such continued failure to comply with a violation order continues, after such time limit, may constitute a separate offense for which the aforesaid penalties may be cumulatively imposed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, punishment by imprisonment under this subsection shall not exceed one year regardless of the number of offenses. B. The penalties heretofore prescribed shall not be imposed upon a person who by operation of law acquires premises containing violations for which a violation order has been issued, for a period of one month after the date of such acquisition of the premises. Nevertheless, the penalties provided shall attach and apply, either upon the expiration date of such one-month period or upon transfer of title to the premises before the expiration of such period, whichever first occurs.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 431 § 431-18 establishes penalties for failing to comply with a violation order within its stated deadline. A conviction can result in a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both, with each continuing week of non-compliance potentially treated as a separate offense — though total imprisonment cannot exceed one year. Owners who acquire a property by operation of law and inherit existing violations receive a one-month grace period before these penalties can attach, after which full liability applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 431 § 431-18, compliant property operators in Island Park generally act on any violation order before its stated deadline to avoid criminal exposure. Because each week of continued non-compliance after the deadline can be charged as a separate offense, operators typically document corrective steps and completion dates carefully. Those who acquire property through inheritance or other operation-of-law transfers should be aware that the one-month grace period is finite, and that selling or transferring title before that period ends can accelerate when penalties begin to apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 431-18 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a framework for understanding what happens when a landlord ignores a violation order: the landlord may face escalating fines and, in serious cases, criminal penalties for each week the violation persists. If a violation order has been issued for a property and the deadline has passed without correction, tenants can inquire with the relevant Island Park municipal enforcement office about the status of compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how an outstanding violation order may be relevant to habitability concerns or other housing matters.
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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