Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-15

All parts of the dwelling shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free of nuisance and free from health, safety and fire hazards, including the following: A. Accumulations and obstructions. No accumulation or obstruction from garbage, refuse or rubbish shall be permitted on common stairways, areaways, balconies, porches, hallways, basements, elevator shafts or cellars, except that garbage stored in proper containers may be set out for removal. B. Floors. Floors of every structure shall be structurally sound and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Floors shall be maintained at all times in a condition so as to be smooth, clean, free from cracks, breaks and other hazards. C. Bathroom, water closet compartment and kitchen floors shall be surfaced with water-resistant material. D. Cellar and basement floors. Floors of basements and cellars shall be paved with concrete and shall be maintained at all times in a condition so as to be smooth, clean, free from cracks, breaks and other hazards. E. Supporting structural members. Supporting structural members are to be kept structurally sound, free of deterioration and capable of bearing imposed loads safely. F. Walls and ceilings. (1) Walls and ceilings shall be kept in good repair. (2) In the event of substantial damage to the interior paint condition of any apartment, caused by fire, flood, leak or other similar emergency occurrence, any rooms so damaged shall be painted with at least one coat of paint, of suitable quality and workmanship, by the owner, such work to be done within 30 days following written notice served by the Building Inspector upon the owner or other person designated by law to receive such notice. Such compliance by the owner with this requirement is not intended to affect any right of the owner to hold responsible the person or persons causing such damage. (3) Upon the request of the tenant, it shall be the obligation of the owner to have all the rooms in each apartment painted at least once in every four years since its last painting with one coat of paint of suitable quality and workmanship. G. Porches, stairs and railings. Porches and stairs of every structure used for human habitation shall be structurally sound and free from defects. Handrails or banisters shall be provided for all stairs, balconies, fire escapes and stairwells, and the handrails or banisters shall be securely attached, maintained free from defects and shall be of sufficient height to guard against accidents. Stairs shall be adequately lighted in all places to permit safe use at night for persons ascending or descending. H. Storage areas. In multifamily dwellings containing dwelling units, storage bins shall be of fireproof construction; provided, however, that storage in existing framework, wood-frame bins or nonfireproof storage areas shall be permitted, provided that the storage of combustible materials, containers for the same and means of storage shall be designed to minimize the existence of fire hazards in dwellings. Excessive accumulations of combustible materials are prohibited, and responsibility for removal thereof shall be with the owner and operator of the premises as well as the occupant to whom the said materials may belong. I. Janitorial service. (1) Whenever there are 10 or more families occupying any multiple dwelling, and the owner does not reside therein, there shall be a janitor, housekeeper or some other person, responsible on behalf of the owner, who shall reside in said dwelling or within an area located within a distance of 200 feet from said dwelling, who shall at all times maintain the premises in compliance with this chapter and keep the premises free from filth, garbage, refuse and rubbish and who shall be responsible for the daily collection of garbage and other refuse from the occupants, on a regular schedule and at a reasonable time, and place the same out for collection and who shall have charge of such dwelling, except that where two or three multiple dwellings are connected or adjoining, one resident janitor or such other person named above shall be sufficient. The name of such janitor or other such person shall be registered with the Building Department of the Village of Larchmont. (2) The owner or agent shall make his name, post office address and telephone number known to all tenants by posting it in a lobby or public hallway or other method satisfactory to the Building Inspector and shall also make available and known to all tenants and the Building Inspector the name, address and telephone number of an alternate individual who shall be responsible during the absence of said superintendent, janitor, caretaker or housekeeper. In the event that the landlord chooses not to post his telephone number, he must post the telephone number of an agent authorized by him to make repairs and to act in emergencies. (3) When changes in personnel occur, it shall be the obligation of the landlord to keep the Building Department advised of all changes. (4) Said janitor, superintendent, caretaker or housekeeper shall have sufficient knowledge, competence and responsibility and shall have authority from the owner or operator to attend to or arrange for continual operation of all essential services and facilities required under this chapter. (5) Failure of any superintendent, janitor, caretaker or housekeeper to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not relieve the owner or agent from the duties and responsibilities imposed by this chapter.