Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-6
Penalty for offenses
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A. General. Except as hereinafter provided with respect to the amount of the penalty the owner of any building, structure or part thereof or wall or platform, staging or flooring to be used for standing or seating purposes, or the owner of the land where any violation of this chapter shall be placed or shall exist, and any architect, builder, plumber, carpenter, mason or other person who may be employed or assist in the commission of any such violation, and all persons who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or fail to comply therewith or any requirement thereof or who shall violate or fail to comply with any detailed order or rules made thereunder or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans, submitted and approved thereunder shall severally, for each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be liable for and forfeit and pay a penalty as provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article III , of the Code of the Village of Lynbrook for each offense. Any violation of this chapter shall constitute disorderly conduct, and any person violating this ordinance or any part thereof is hereby declared a disorderly person. B. Heating plant and fire prevention violations. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter as to the construction of chimneys, fireplaces, flues, hot-air pipes and furnaces, or who shall violate any of the provisions thereof relating to the framing or trimming of timbers, girders, beams or other woodwork in proximity to chimneys, flues or fireplaces, shall be liable for and forfeit and pay a penalty as provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article III , of the Code of the Village of Lynbrook for each offense. C. Continuing violation after notice. Any person who, having been served with a notice as prescribed in this chapter to remove any violation or comply with any requirement of this chapter or with any order or rule made thereunder, shall fail to comply with said notice within the time indicated thereon or who shall continue to violate any requirement of this chapter in the respect named in said notice shall be liable for and forfeit and pay a penalty as provided in Chapter 1 , General Provisions, Article III , of the Code of the Village of Lynbrook for each offense. D. Jurisdiction of penalty action. For the recovery of any penalty herein, an action may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction, and whenever any judgment shall be rendered therefor, the same shall be collected and enforced as prescribed and directed by the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York. E. Discontinuance of action upon removal of violation. If any violation shall be removed or be in process of removal within the time indicated on the notice thereof as prescribed in this chapter, the liability of such penalty shall cease, and the Village Board of Trustees, on request of the Superintendent of Buildings, shall discontinue any action pending to recover same, upon such removal or completion within a reasonable time.
Lynbrook, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-6 establishes penalties for violations of the village's building code, applying to property owners, architects, builders, and other participants in any violation. Each separate violation or failure to comply with an order or notice carries its own penalty, as set by Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III of the Lynbrook Village Code. Violations are also classified as disorderly conduct. Importantly, if a violation is corrected within the time specified in the notice, penalty liability ends and any pending enforcement action may be dropped.
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Under ch. 161 § 161-6, compliant building owners and operators in Lynbrook generally ensure that all construction, heating systems, and structural work conform to the building code before and during any project. When a notice of violation is received, operators typically act promptly to remedy the cited condition within the timeframe stated on the notice, since timely correction can halt penalty liability and cause any pending action to be discontinued. Owners should also be aware that each distinct violation — including those involving chimneys, flues, fireplaces, and framing near heat sources — is treated as a separate offense under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 161 § 161-6, tenants who observe building code violations — such as unsafe structural conditions or improperly constructed heating systems — may report them to the Village of Lynbrook's Superintendent of Buildings, who has authority to issue notices requiring correction. If a landlord or property owner fails to comply with such a notice within the stated timeframe, they remain subject to continuing penalties for each offense. Tenants seeking to understand their options in connection with building code violations may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Village Code's General Provisions, Article III, for the specific penalty amounts referenced in this section.
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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