Liberty Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59A-6
Emergencies; penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. Whenever the head of the code enforcement agency, at any stage of the proceeding instituted under the provisions of this chapter, finds that a violation of this chapter exists which, in his opinion, requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, he may, without prior notice or hearing, issue an order citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Such order may include an order to vacate as provided in § 77-5 of Chapter 77 , Unsafe Buildings. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such an order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided. B. Whenever any violation of this chapter which, in the opinion of the head of the code enforcement agency, causes a direct hazard or immediate danger to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the occupants of building or the public has not been corrected in the time specified by the order issued under this § 59A-6A , the head of the code enforcement agency may take such direct action as is necessary to abate the hazard or danger. Expenses incurred in the execution of such orders shall be recovered as provided in Chapter 77 , Unsafe Buildings. Violations of any of these provisions shall be punishable by a fine of up to $250 per day for the duration of the violation.
Liberty Village Code § 59A-6 establishes an emergency enforcement pathway that allows the head of the code enforcement agency to issue an immediate compliance order—without prior notice or a hearing—whenever a housing violation poses a direct hazard or immediate danger to occupants or the public. Such an order takes effect the moment it is served and may include a directive to vacate the building under the Unsafe Buildings chapter. If the violation is not corrected within the time specified, the agency may take direct remedial action and recover its costs, and the responsible party may face fines of up to $250 per day for as long as the violation continues.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 59A-6, property owners and managers in Liberty Village should understand that emergency orders issued by the code enforcement agency carry no advance-notice requirement and demand immediate compliance upon service. Operators who maintain buildings in continuous compliance with the code—addressing structural, sanitary, and safety deficiencies proactively—are generally better positioned to avoid the emergency-order process and the associated per-day fines of up to $250. When an emergency order is received, documenting all corrective steps taken and communicating promptly with the code enforcement agency are practices commonly associated with compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 59A-6 gives tenants in Liberty Village a meaningful protection: when a housing condition poses an immediate danger to health, safety, morals, or welfare, the code enforcement agency can act without waiting for a formal hearing, and can even order a building vacated if necessary. Tenants who believe such a hazardous condition exists may contact the local code enforcement agency directly to request an inspection or emergency review under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can also help occupants understand how § 59A-6 interacts with other remedies, such as raising an uncorrected violation as a defense in a housing proceeding.
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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