New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-50
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
The Incorporated Village of New Hyde Park is aware of and duly acknowledges the existence of § 20-2006 of the Village Law of the State of New York, and hereby supersedes such section. Any person or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, occupant, architect, building contractor or the agent or employee of any of them, who violates or is accessory to the violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to this chapter only, unless otherwise designated by law, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a second violation of any such provision or regulation, both of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a third or subsequent violation of any such provision or regulation, all of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
Section 139-50 of the New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 139, explicitly superseding the corresponding New York State Village Law provision. A first conviction carries a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 15 days of imprisonment, while a second conviction within five years can result in fines up to $5,000, and a third or subsequent conviction within the same five-year window can bring fines up to $10,000. Notably, each week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can compound quickly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners, lessees, architects, building contractors, and their agents or employees are all subject to the penalties outlined in § 139-50 of the New Hyde Park Code. Compliant operators generally address any identified Chapter 139 violations promptly, since the provision treats each week of continued non-compliance as a distinct violation—and repeat offenses within a five-year period trigger significantly higher fines. Maintaining thorough records of corrective actions taken in response to any notices or inspections is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-50 makes clear that a broad range of parties—including owners, lessees, and their agents—can be held accountable for violations of Chapter 139, which may be relevant to tenants experiencing conditions that breach the chapter's requirements. Tenants who believe a landlord is in ongoing violation may note that each week of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate offense under this provision, potentially strengthening the basis for a complaint. General enforcement paths can include reporting concerns to the Village of New Hyde Park's relevant municipal office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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