Lindenhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 141 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 141-4

A. All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. Said surfaces, having once been coated with any finish, such as paint, varnish, lacquer, etc., must be continuously maintained and recoated as necessary to keep uniformity of color and texture. Such surface shall be recoated in a workmanlike manner. B. Every exterior wall, roof and porch or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. C. The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and shall be structurally sound. D. Exterior walls, roofs and all openings, doors and windows, including glass, chimneys and other parts of a building, shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the building and to prevent undue heat loss from occupied areas. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced and refinished in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and material and improperly secured objects and materials. Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced. E. The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him from time to time by the Village's Building Inspector to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. All openings shall be provided with painted exterior grade plywood closures, securely fastened. F. Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such condition so that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard as defined in this chapter. All graffiti or defacing shall be removed and the surface finish restored within a five-day period. G. All signs, awnings and lighting systems shall be maintained in a completely operable, clean, sightly, nondeteriorated and safe condition. H. All decorative pools and similar devices shall be maintained free of litter and operated as intended. Should the maintenance costs of such devices prove unacceptable, the device shall be converted to landscaped planting beds. I. Fuel-burning, heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that the emission or discharge into the atmosphere of smoke, dust particles, odors or other products of combustion will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety or property of any person. J. Chimneys, flues and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. K. Air-conditioning units. (1) It shall be unlawful to install, operate or maintain an air-conditioning unit on the portion of the structure abutting the street in any area zoned Business District. By amortization, the right to maintain any legal pre-existing air conditioning unit in violation of this law shall terminate 18 months from the adoption of this subsection. Further, an application for an exemption from the application of this subsection may be made by the owner(s) to the Village Administrator. When considering whether to grant an exemption, the Village Administrator shall consider whether the property owner(s) will suffer unreasonable financial hardship or an undue burden in complying with this subsection. (2) In the event that an owner(s)' application is denied, the owner(s) may appeal the determination to the Village Board of Trustees. An appeal must be filed within 30 days of notice of the denial. L. In rental units and buildings only, floors, walls, ceilings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. M. Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health and shall be kept in good repair. Painted surfaces shall be painted as required to maintain the original finish. N. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin, rodent, harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice. O. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse. P. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.