New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-46
Hazardous growths and obstructions prohibited; removal by Village
Operative Text
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant of a lot or land, or any part thereof in the Village, to permit or maintain on any such lot or land, whether the same is improved or vacant, or on or along the sidewalk, street or alley adjacent to the same, between the property line and the curb, or for 10 feet outside the property line if there is no such curb, any noxious grass, noxious weeds and other brush, briers, obstructions or rubbish amounting to a fire, health or safety hazard. B. If any owner, lessee, occupant or person in control of any lot as described in Subsection A shall fail to remove any noxious grass, weeds or brush, briers, obstructions or rubbish as described in such subsection within 10 days after written notice by the Village to do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Village may itself effect such removal. C. For the purposes of this section, any grass, brush or weeds on a premises in excess of eight inches in average height above its surrounding grade shall be deemed obnoxious and shall be immediately cut, trimmed or removed in compliance with the provisions of this section and chapter.
New Hyde Park Code ch. 139 § 139-46 prohibits owners, lessees, and occupants from allowing noxious grass, weeds, brush, briers, obstructions, or rubbish that pose a fire, health, or safety hazard on their property or in the adjacent right-of-way between the property line and the curb (or 10 feet beyond the property line where no curb exists). Vegetation exceeding eight inches in average height above the surrounding grade is automatically considered a violation of this standard. If a responsible party does not address the problem within 10 days of receiving written notice from the Village, the Village itself is authorized to perform the removal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in New Hyde Park should be aware that § 139-46 covers not only the lot itself but also the sidewalk strip between the property line and the curb. Compliant operators routinely monitor vegetation height—keeping grass, brush, and weeds at or below eight inches above surrounding grade—and promptly clear any rubbish or obstructions that could constitute a fire, health, or safety hazard. Upon receiving written notice from the Village under this section, operators generally document the condition, arrange for removal, and confirm completion well within the 10-day window to avoid the Village performing the work and potentially recovering its costs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Hyde Park Code § 139-46, tenants and occupants share responsibility alongside owners for maintaining lots free of hazardous growths and obstructions, including the adjacent right-of-way. If a tenant receives a written notice from the Village citing this section, they may wish to review their lease to understand how maintenance obligations are allocated between themselves and the property owner. Tenants who believe a landlord's failure to maintain the property is creating a hazard can explore options such as contacting the Village directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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