New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-17
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation which violates any provision of this chapter or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter only and shall be punishable as follows: (1) By a fine of not more than $2,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a second offense, provided the first and second offenses were committed within a period of five years of each other. (3) By a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense or a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation of this chapter.
New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-17 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of Chapter 196. A first offense may result in a fine of up to $2,000, a second offense (within five years of the first) up to $5,000, and a third or subsequent offense (all within a five-year window) up to $10,000; each tier also carries a possible jail term of up to 15 days. Importantly, every week that a violation continues counts as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can accumulate quickly over time.
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Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 196 in New Hyde Park should be aware that § 196-17 imposes escalating fines—up to $2,000 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense—all within a five-year lookback period. Because each week of continued non-compliance is treated as a distinct violation, operators generally act promptly to correct any identified deficiency rather than allowing it to persist. Maintaining documentation of corrective actions taken in response to any notice of violation is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 196-17 of New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196, tenants should know that violations of Chapter 196 carry real financial and legal consequences for those who commit or assist in them, with fines reaching up to $10,000 for repeat offenses within a five-year period. The weekly-accrual rule means that ongoing violations can compound, which may be relevant context when documenting a landlord's failure to correct a problem. Tenants who believe a violation is occurring may consider contacting the relevant New Hyde Park municipal enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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