Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-4
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This chapter shall apply to premises within the Village as follows: A. 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. B. Residential buildings and multiple dwellings, including single-family owner-occupied dwellings. C. Buildings of mixed occupancy, occupied in whole or in part. D. Commercial, industrial and storage buildings. E. Vacant 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 danger to the public health, safety or welfare. F. Accessory structures, accessory to dwellings or commercial, industrial or vacant buildings.
Section 166-4 of Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 166 establishes the broad scope of the village's property maintenance and housing code. The chapter covers virtually every category of property within village limits — from vacant lots and single-family homes to commercial, industrial, and mixed-use buildings, as well as structures under construction or demolition. Even accessory structures, such as garages or sheds, fall within its reach when they are associated with residential or commercial properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-4, property owners and managers in Johnson City should understand that Chapter 166's requirements are not limited to occupied rental units — they extend to vacant land, partially occupied buildings, structures under construction or demolition, and accessory buildings alike. A compliant operator generally ensures that all properties they hold within the village, regardless of use or occupancy status, are maintained in a manner consistent with the chapter's standards. Keeping records of the condition of each property type covered by § 166-4 is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-4 makes clear that Chapter 166 protections apply broadly, including to residential buildings and multiple dwellings — even single-family owner-occupied homes — within Johnson City. Tenants who believe a property condition violates the chapter's standards may raise the applicability of § 166-4 when reporting concerns to the appropriate village code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Johnson City's local ordinances can help residents understand which specific conditions may fall under the chapter's coverage.
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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