Mamaroneck Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-9
Standards for buildings and structures
Operative Text
A. All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. B. Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furnishings and fixtures of buildings shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Every floor, 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 be structurally sound. D. Exterior walls, including doors and windows, roofs and the areas around doors, windows, 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. 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 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. F. Buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. The methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice.
Section 161-9 of Mamaroneck Town's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline physical maintenance standards for buildings and structures. It requires that exterior surfaces, foundations, walls, roofs, floors, and interior spaces be kept in sound, clean, and weatherproof condition to prevent structural failure, water intrusion, and pest infestation. Owners of vacant buildings carry an ongoing obligation to keep those properties safe and free of hazards to neighboring properties and the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 161-9, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all exterior surfaces, foundations, roofs, doors, and windows to prevent water infiltration, heat loss, and structural deterioration. Damaged or rotting materials are repaired or replaced in a workmanlike manner, and loose or unsecured objects are promptly removed from exterior surfaces. Owners of vacated buildings under § 161-9 also take ongoing steps to secure those structures and prevent hazards to adjacent properties and the public, and all buildings are kept free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation using accepted extermination methods.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-9 gives occupants of buildings in Mamaroneck Town a basis to expect that floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, fixtures, and exterior components are maintained in a clean, safe, structurally sound, and weatherproof condition. If conditions such as water intrusion, pest infestation, or structural deterioration appear to violate these standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate Mamaroneck Town code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand how § 161-9 applies to their circumstances and what complaint or defense options 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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