New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-6
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A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Building Department on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (3) The number of people presently residing in or occupying such premises intended for rental occupancy. (4) A description of the structure, including: (a) The number of rental dwelling units in the structure; (b) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit; and (c) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (5) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including: (a) The number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit; and (b) The dimensions and use of each such room. (6) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. (7) The name and address of the insurance company, if any, providing the fire and other hazard and liability insurance for the owners of the premises, with a description of the type of insurance provided, policy limits for each coverage and the policy number and expiration date of such policy. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises and the statements of such owner therein contained shall be verified under oath. If an owner is a natural person permanently residing outside of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, New York, Richmond, Bronx and Westchester Counties, the application may be signed on behalf of the owner and may be verified by a managing agent having personal knowledge of the facts. An application executed on behalf of an owner by a managing agent having personal knowledge of the facts shall be verified under oath. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A property survey of the premises drawn to a scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch. (2) If not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (3) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. (4) A copy of the certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, and/or certificate of existing use, if any. E. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under New York State guidelines.
Section 196-6 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process for obtaining a rental occupancy permit before a dwelling unit may be rented. Applicants must submit a written form to the Building Department that includes detailed information about the property, its owner, the managing agent, the unit layout, current occupants, and any applicable insurance coverage. The application must be filed in duplicate, signed and sworn under oath by the owner (or, under specific geographic circumstances, by a qualifying managing agent), and accompanied by supporting documents such as a property survey, site plan, building permit application, and any existing certificates of occupancy. Residential care facilities established under New York State guidelines are expressly exempt from this permit requirement.
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Operators of rental dwelling units in New Hyde Park must comply with § 196-6 by submitting a completed written application to the Building Department before renting any unit. A compliant operator generally gathers all required details in advance — including owner contact information, Tax Map descriptions, unit dimensions and room uses, managing agent information, and current insurance policy details — and files the application in duplicate with all required attachments such as a property survey and any applicable certificates of occupancy. Owners who reside outside the specified New York-area counties should be aware that § 196-6 permits a managing agent with personal knowledge of the facts to sign and verify the application under oath on the owner's behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 196-6, rental dwelling units in New Hyde Park are generally required to have a valid rental occupancy permit issued by the Building Department before they can lawfully be occupied as rentals. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit holds a current permit may inquire directly with the New Hyde Park Building Department, which maintains the application records. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help explain what the absence of a required permit may mean for a rental arrangement and what general options may be available.
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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