Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-2
Notice of requirements or violations
Operative Text
A. Issue. All notices of the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and all notices required or authorized by this chapter directing anything to be done, including notices that any building, structure, premises or any part thereof is deemed to be unsafe or dangerous, shall be issued by the Superintendent of Buildings and shall have his name affixed thereto. B. Contents. Each such notice or order, in addition to the statement of requirements, shall contain a description of the building, premises or property affected. C. Personal service. All such notices, and any notice or order issued by any court in any proceeding, instituted pursuant to this chapter to restrain or remove any violation or to enforce compliance with any provision or requirement of this chapter may be served by delivering to and leaving a copy of same with any person violating, or who may be liable under any provisions of this chapter, or who may be designated as provided in Subsection D . They may be served by an officer or employee of the Department of Buildings or by any person authorized by said Department. D. Notice of posting. If the person to whom such order or notice is addressed cannot be found within the village after diligent search shall have been made for him, then such notice or order may be served by posting same in a conspicuous place upon the premises where such violation is alleged to have been placed or to exist or to which such notice or order may refer or which may be deemed unsafe or dangerous and also by despositing a copy thereof in the post office in the village, enclosed in a sealed, postpaid wrapper addressed to said person at his last known place of residence, which shall be equivalent to a personal service of said notice or order upon all parties for whom such search shall have been made, whether residents or nonresidents of the State of New York.
Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-2 establishes how official notices and orders related to building violations or unsafe conditions must be issued and delivered. All such notices must come from the Superintendent of Buildings and include a description of the affected property. Service can be accomplished in person by Department of Buildings personnel, and if the recipient cannot be located after a diligent search, the notice may be posted conspicuously on the property and mailed to the person's last known address, which counts as valid personal service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-2, property owners and managers generally stay informed by maintaining a current mailing address on file with the village, since a notice posted on the property and mailed to a last known address constitutes valid service even if the owner is not personally located. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any notice issued by the Superintendent of Buildings, as the notice carries legal weight from the moment it is properly served. Keeping contact information current with the Department of Buildings helps ensure that official communications about violations or unsafe conditions are received without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-2 governs how notices about building violations or unsafe conditions are formally delivered, which can be relevant to tenants living in a property that has been cited. If a building has been posted with a notice of violation or deemed unsafe, that posting itself constitutes official service under this provision, and tenants may wish to document what notices appear on their property. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed violations can inquire with the Lynbrook Department of Buildings or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement steps may be available.
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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