Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-3
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A. Scope. This Part 1 shall apply to premises as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which buildings used for dwellings, mixed occupancy, commercial, industrial or storage uses, whether occupied or vacant, are located. (2) Residential buildings, including private dwellings and multiple dwellings, unless specifically excluded. (3) Buildings of mixed occupancy, occupied in whole or in part. (4) Commercial, industrial and storage buildings. (5) Vacant residential, mixed occupancy, commercial, industrial and storage buildings. (6) Residential, mixed occupancy, commercial, industrial and storage buildings which are under construction or demolition, including buildings not completed to the extent that a nuisance or practice exists or is being carried out which is a disturbance to the public health, safety or welfare. (7) Accessory structures of dwellings, commercial, industrial or vacant buildings. B. Nonapplicability. There shall be excluded from the building space and/or equipment requirements of this Part 1 application to hospitals, nursing homes, educational facilities and similar structures and premises to which, and to the extent to which, existing or superseding federal, state or county standards shall apply.
Section 215-3 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 defines the broad reach of the city's property maintenance rules. The provision covers nearly every category of property in Jamestown — vacant land, residential buildings (from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings), mixed-use structures, commercial and industrial buildings, and even properties under active construction or demolition. Certain facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and educational institutions are carved out where federal, state, or county standards already govern their building and equipment requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-3, property owners and managers operating in Jamestown should recognize that the city's Part 1 maintenance standards apply to virtually every type of property they hold — whether occupied, vacant, residential, commercial, or under construction. Compliant operators typically audit all of their holdings, including accessory structures like garages or sheds, to confirm they meet applicable code requirements. The narrow exemption for hospitals, nursing homes, and similar regulated facilities does not extend to typical rental or commercial properties, so most landlords should treat their entire portfolio as covered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-3 establishes that residential buildings — including private dwellings and multiple dwellings — fall squarely within Jamestown's property maintenance code, meaning tenants in these properties are protected by its standards. If a tenant believes their building or unit is not being maintained in accordance with ch. 215, they may consider documenting conditions and reaching out to the appropriate Jamestown code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help residents understand how § 215-3's broad applicability may support a complaint or serve as context in a housing dispute.
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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