Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 211 § 211-6
Changes requiring amended application
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In the event that the licensee desires to make any change or alteration in a licensed rooming house which will result in a change of the maximum lawful occupancy or creation of additional rooms for single occupancy as set forth in the application and license, such licensee shall file an amended application with the Commissioner, for which no fee shall be charged, and shall obtain written approval for such change or changes prior to the altering of such licensed premises or change in the maximum lawful occupancy thereof. The written approval of the Fire and Health Departments shall be obtained before the Commissioner shall authorize such changes.
Section 211-6 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances (ch. 211) governs what happens when the operator of a licensed rooming house wants to alter the property in a way that would change the maximum number of occupants allowed or add new single-occupancy rooms. Before any such physical change or occupancy adjustment can take effect, an amended application must be filed with the Commissioner at no cost, and written approval from both the Fire and Health Departments must be secured in advance. The rule establishes a sequential approval process: departmental sign-off must precede the Commissioner's authorization, which in turn must precede any actual alteration or occupancy change.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of licensed rooming houses in Mount Vernon should be aware that § 211-6 requires filing an amended application with the Commissioner before undertaking any renovation or reconfiguration that would affect maximum lawful occupancy or create additional single-occupancy rooms. Compliant operators typically obtain written approvals from both the Fire Department and the Health Department first, then present those approvals to the Commissioner before beginning any work or adjusting occupancy limits. Because no fee is charged for the amended application, the primary compliance burden is procedural—ensuring the correct sequence of approvals is documented before changes are made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 211-6 of Mount Vernon's ch. 211, tenants living in a licensed rooming house have an interest in knowing that any change to the building's maximum lawful occupancy or room configuration is supposed to be formally approved before it occurs. If a rooming house appears to have been altered or its occupancy changed without the required amended application and written departmental approvals, that may be relevant information to bring to the attention of the Commissioner's office or local housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Vernon's rooming house regulations can help residents understand what documentation a licensee is required to have on file.
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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