Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 117-10
Emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the Building Inspector or enforcement official finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall take effect immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon petition to the Building Inspector or the Justice Court of the Village, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, the Building Inspector or Court shall continue such order in effect or shall modify or withdraw it.
Kings Point Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-10 authorizes the Building Inspector or enforcement official to issue an emergency order without prior notice or a hearing when an immediate threat to public health or safety is identified. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued, and the person it is directed to must comply right away. However, that person retains the right to petition for a hearing before the Building Inspector or the Village's Justice Court, after which the order may be continued, modified, or withdrawn.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-10, a compliant property owner or manager takes emergency orders from the Building Inspector or enforcement official seriously and acts on them immediately upon receipt, since the provision explicitly removes any waiting period. Operators generally document their compliance steps as soon as an emergency order is received. If an owner believes an order was issued in error or is overly broad, the provision provides a path to petition the Building Inspector or Justice Court for a hearing to review the order's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-10 can affect tenants when an emergency order is directed at a property they occupy, since the order takes effect immediately and may require prompt action by any person to whom it is directed. Tenants who receive such an order have the right under this provision to petition the Building Inspector or the Village's Justice Court for a hearing to contest or clarify the order's terms. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Village code procedures can help explain what options are generally available when navigating an emergency order under § 117-10.
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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