New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-9
Unfit dwellings and dwelling units
Operative Text
The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the following requirements: A. Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation after due notice and hearing pursuant to §§ 139-11 through 139-15 and shall be so designated and placarded by the Building Inspector: (1) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public as prescribed by the provisions of this chapter. (3) One which, because of its general condition or location, is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. B. Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the Building Inspector shall be vacated within a period not to exceed 72 hours as ordered by the Building Inspector. C. No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from and such placard is removed by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. D. No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such. Violation of this provision shall be punishable by a fine of no less than $250 or by imprisonment not exceeding 100 days in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
New Hyde Park Code ch. 139 § 139-9 establishes the process by which residential dwellings or dwelling units can be officially condemned and marked as unfit for human habitation. A Building Inspector may designate a property unfit—after notice and a hearing—if it is found to be damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin-infested, or lacking adequate light, ventilation, or sanitation. Once condemned and placarded, occupants must vacate within 72 hours, and the property cannot be reoccupied until the Building Inspector formally approves its return to habitable condition and removes the placard. Tampering with or removing a condemnation placard without authorization carries a fine of at least $250, up to 100 days in jail, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Hyde Park Code ch. 139 § 139-9, property owners and managers are expected to maintain dwellings in a condition that avoids the defects triggering condemnation—such as structural decay, vermin infestation, or inadequate ventilation and sanitation. When a Building Inspector issues a condemnation order and placard, operators generally coordinate prompt vacation of the affected unit within the 72-hour window and work to remediate all cited defects before seeking written approval for reoccupancy. Compliant operators do not remove or deface a condemnation placard themselves; only the Building Inspector is authorized to remove it once defects are resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 139 § 139-9 of the New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances provides that tenants living in a dwelling found to be seriously hazardous, unsanitary, or lacking basic facilities have a right to a formal condemnation process—including notice and a hearing—before a Building Inspector can order the property vacated. If a unit is condemned and placarded, occupants are generally required to vacate within 72 hours per the Building Inspector's order, and the unit cannot legally be re-rented until the Inspector removes the placard after defects are corrected. Tenants who believe their dwelling meets the conditions described in this provision may consider contacting the New Hyde Park Building Inspector's office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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