Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-74
Penalties for chronic offenders; publication of names and addresses
Operative Text
For each day that a multiple dwelling is classified as having a chronic history of violations, the owner shall be liable for a mandatory fine of $2,000 per day in addition to the other fines and penalties under the Code of the City of Mount Vernon. In addition, the City is hereby authorized to publish, on its website or through any other means, the names and addresses of owners classified as chronic offenders.
Section 149-74 of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 establishes an escalated penalty regime for multiple dwellings that have been formally classified as having a chronic history of violations. Each day that classification remains in effect, the property owner faces a mandatory fine of $2,000, which is imposed on top of any other fines or penalties already applicable under the City Code. The provision also authorizes the City to publicly disclose the names and addresses of chronic offenders through its website or other means.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-74, operators of multiple dwellings in Mount Vernon face a mandatory $2,000-per-day fine for every day a property carries a chronic-violation classification — a charge that accumulates on top of all other applicable Code penalties. Compliant operators generally work proactively to resolve outstanding violations before a property reaches chronic-offender status, since the classification also triggers potential public disclosure of the owner's name and address. Maintaining thorough records of completed repairs and timely communication with City inspectors are practices commonly associated with avoiding this classification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-74 gives tenants in Mount Vernon a useful indicator of a property's compliance history: if a building has been classified as a chronic offender, the City may publish the owner's name and address publicly, making that information accessible. Tenants living in a multiple dwelling that may qualify for this classification can inquire with the City of Mount Vernon about a property's violation history and whether a chronic-offender designation has been issued. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing code enforcement can help residents understand how § 149-74 interacts with other remedies available under the City Code.
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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