New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-3
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
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A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental dwelling units in mixed occupancy buildings and multiple dwellings, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental dwelling unit is located. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to plans approved for filing by the Attorney General of condominium complexes and cooperative apartment complexes. Any dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or any other premises subject to this chapter shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner thereof. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village, county or state, or existing requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or statement of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation.
New Hyde Park Code ch. 196 § 196-3 establishes which properties fall under the village's rental dwelling regulations and how those rules interact with other laws. The chapter covers rental units in mixed-occupancy buildings and multiple dwellings, but excludes attorney-general-approved condominiums and cooperatives; any non-owner-occupied unit is presumed to be rented for a fee. When this chapter's requirements conflict with other applicable state or local rules, whichever standard is stricter controls, and obtaining a permit under this chapter does not legalize anything that is otherwise prohibited by other law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in New Hyde Park should be aware that ch. 196 § 196-3 extends the chapter's reach to all qualifying rental units regardless of zoning status, meaning a unit in a non-conforming location is still subject to these rules. Because the more restrictive provision always prevails in any conflict between this chapter and state or local law, compliant operators generally audit their practices against all applicable regulatory layers rather than assuming this chapter sets the ceiling. Securing a permit or filing a form under this chapter does not shield a property from liability under other applicable legislation.
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 ch. 196 § 196-3, tenants in covered rental units benefit from a framework that applies the strictest available standard whenever this chapter's rules overlap or conflict with state or local law. If a landlord claims a unit is exempt or that a permit makes a particular practice lawful, this provision makes clear that other legal protections remain fully intact and are not displaced. Tenants who believe their unit should be covered, or who want to understand which layer of law applies to their situation, may consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant village or county housing office for guidance.
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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