Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-44
Buildings and structures
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A. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces, not inherently resistant to deterioration, shall be treated with a protective coating of paint, or other suitable preservative. B. Floors, walls, including windows and doors, ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated. C. Paint containing more than 1/2 of 1% of metallic lead, based on the total nonvolatile content of the paint, shall not be used to paint any interior wall, ceiling, window, door, or other interior surface. Where such paint on interior surfaces is peeling, or otherwise presents a health hazard, it shall be promptly removed and the surface safely and appropriately refinished or resurfaced. D. All windows in inhabited structures must have properly installed panes of glass. This includes attic windows, door windows and cellar windows. In case of breakage, windows may be temporarily covered but must be replaced as soon as practicable.
Section 300-44 of Mineola's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline maintenance standards for both the exterior and interior surfaces of buildings. Exterior surfaces that are not naturally resistant to decay must be protected with paint or another suitable coating, while interior surfaces—including floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and doors—must be kept clean, sanitary, and free of defects like peeling paint or cracked plaster. The provision also prohibits the use of high-lead paint (above 0.5% metallic lead by nonvolatile content) on interior surfaces and requires that any such existing paint posing a health hazard be promptly and safely removed. All windows in inhabited structures must contain properly installed glass panes, with temporary coverings permitted only until permanent replacement is made.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mineola Code § 300-44, compliant property operators routinely inspect exterior surfaces and apply protective coatings wherever materials are susceptible to deterioration. On the interior, operators address peeling paint, loose plaster, and decayed wood promptly, and they verify that no paint applied to interior surfaces exceeds the 0.5% metallic lead threshold. When a window pane breaks in any inhabited structure—including attic, door, and cellar windows—operators arrange for replacement as soon as practicable, using a temporary cover only as a short-term measure in the interim.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 300-44 gives occupants of Mineola buildings a right to habitable interior and exterior conditions, including surfaces free of peeling paint, structural decay, and hazardous lead-based paint, as well as intact window glass throughout the structure. If these conditions are not being maintained, tenants may document the deficiencies and report them to the appropriate Mineola code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a violation of § 300-44 might be raised in housing proceedings or used to support a formal complaint.
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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