Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-62
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. For any and every violation of this chapter, and upon failure to comply with written notice thereof or order to remove such violation within the applicable period of time prescribed in Article VIII , § 149-41E or 149-46 , and specified in such notice or order, or any extended date of compliance granted in accordance with the provisions of this section, the owner, agent or contractor of any structure or of any land where such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the agent, builder, contractor, occupant or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in such violation or who maintains any building or premises in which such violation shall exist, shall be guilty of an offense and shall be liable to a fine which shall not exceed $500 or to imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or to both such fine and imprisonment, for each and every day or part thereof during which such violation continues after the expiration of time given for compliance as prescribed in Article VIII , § 149-41E or 149-46 , and specified in such notice or order, or, if an extension of time be given by the Commissioner, for each and every day after the extended date. B. In addition to such prosecution for an offense aforesaid, each such violator shall be liable for any expense to which the City may be put in eliminating such violation in addition to a penalty of $500 to be recovered by the City of Mount Vernon in a civil action. In cases where the violator has failed to comply with the aforesaid notice, he shall be subject to penalties set forth in Subsection A of this section for each and every day or part thereof that such violation continues after the expiration of time given for compliance as prescribed in Article VIII , § 149-41E or 149-46 , and specified in such notice or order, or after the expiration of the extended date of compliance.
Mount Vernon Code ch. 149 § 149-62 establishes penalties for violations of Chapter 149 that persist after a written notice or order to correct has been issued and the compliance deadline has passed. A violation that continues beyond that deadline—or beyond any extended deadline granted by the Commissioner—can result in a criminal fine of up to $500 per day, imprisonment of up to 15 days per day, or both. Separately, the City may pursue a civil action to recover a flat $500 penalty plus any costs the City incurred in abating the violation itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners, agents, and contractors operating under Mount Vernon Code ch. 149 § 149-62 generally act promptly upon receiving any written notice of violation, correcting the cited condition within the timeframe specified in the notice or as extended by the Commissioner. Compliant operators document their remediation efforts so they can demonstrate the violation was resolved before the compliance deadline, avoiding the per-day fine exposure that begins the moment that deadline lapses. Because civil liability for City abatement costs can stack on top of criminal penalties, operators typically treat written notices as time-sensitive obligations requiring immediate attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mount Vernon Code ch. 149 § 149-62, tenants living in a building where a code violation exists may have grounds to raise the landlord's non-compliance as relevant context in housing proceedings, particularly if a notice of violation was issued and the deadline passed without correction. Tenants can contact the City of Mount Vernon's code enforcement office to inquire about the status of any outstanding notices or orders affecting their building. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can help residents understand how ongoing violations and the penalties under § 149-62 may relate to their broader housing rights.
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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