New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-42
Infestation and screenings
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodent infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice within the County of Nassau. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with suitable materials.
New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-42 requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used align with generally accepted practices in Nassau County. Additionally, when conditions suggest a risk of rodent or vermin entry, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be fitted with appropriate screening materials. The rule addresses both active infestation control and preventive physical measures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-42, compliant property operators generally maintain a routine pest-management program that follows Nassau County's accepted extermination standards and document any treatments performed. When basements or cellars present conditions that could invite rodent or vermin entry, operators typically install and maintain suitable screening over windows and other openings before a problem develops. Keeping records of inspections, treatments, and screening installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-42 of the New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns if their building suffers from insect, vermin, or rodent infestation, or if basement and cellar openings lack proper screening where infestation risk exists. Tenants who observe these conditions may consider documenting the issue with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and can explore filing a complaint with the appropriate New Hyde Park or Nassau County code-enforcement authority. Local tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about how this provision may apply and what enforcement paths are 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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