Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-24
Abatement of violations; revocation of permit
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Whenever, upon inspection of any rooming house, the enforcement officer finds that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provision of this chapter or any law or any ordinance of the Village, the enforcement officer shall give notice, in writing, to the operator of such rooming house that unless such conditions or practices are corrected within a reasonable period, to be determined by the enforcement officer, the operator's rooming house permit will be suspended. At the end of such period, the enforcement officer shall reinspect such rooming house, and if he or she finds such conditions or practices have not been corrected, he or she shall give notice, in writing, to the operator that the latter's permit has been revoked. Upon receipt of notice of revocation, such operator shall immediately cease operations of such rooming house, and no person shall occupy for sleeping or living purposes any rooming unit therein.
Section 166-24 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a two-step enforcement process for rooming houses found to have code violations. When an enforcement officer identifies a violation, the operator receives a written warning giving a set period to correct the problem; if the problem remains at reinspection, the rooming house permit is formally revoked. Once revoked, the facility must stop operating immediately, and no one may use any unit in the building for sleeping or living.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-24, a compliant rooming house operator responds promptly to any written notice of violation issued by the enforcement officer and documents all corrective actions taken before the deadline stated in that notice. Because the reinspection directly determines whether the permit is revoked, operators generally maintain records showing that cited conditions have been fully remediated. A revocation under this section requires the immediate cessation of all operations, so proactive maintenance and timely communication with the enforcement officer are central to continued permit validity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-24 gives tenants of a rooming house an indirect protection: if an operator's permit is revoked, the building must stop operating as a rooming house and no unit may be used for sleeping or living. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate the Johnson City Code can report them to the local enforcement officer, which may trigger the inspection and notice process described in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Johnson City, N.Y., housing law can help residents understand what options may be available if a permit is suspended or revoked and displacement becomes a concern.
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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