Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-38
Compelling repair or removal
Operative Text
Whenever the head of the code enforcement agency believes that a building or structure is a danger to the public health, safety or welfare, he shall direct the Building Inspector to proceed to compel the repair or removal of such building or structure pursuant to Chapter 129 , Article IV , of this Code.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-38, when the head of the code enforcement agency determines that a building or structure poses a danger to public health, safety, or welfare, that official is required to direct the Building Inspector to take action to compel either the repair or the removal of that building or structure. The process for carrying out that compelled repair or removal is governed by Chapter 129, Article IV of the Newburgh Code. This provision establishes a mandatory duty on the part of the code enforcement head — once the danger threshold is met, action must follow.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Newburgh should be aware that under § 190-38, the head of the code enforcement agency has a duty to direct the Building Inspector to compel repair or removal of any building or structure deemed a danger to public health, safety, or welfare. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids triggering this determination, keeping structures sound, safe, and in conformance with applicable building standards. When a property receives notice of a dangerous condition, operators typically engage promptly with the Building Inspector and take corrective action in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 129, Article IV of the Newburgh Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 190-38 of the Newburgh Code, tenants who believe their building or structure poses a danger to public health, safety, or welfare may have grounds to bring that concern to the attention of Newburgh's code enforcement agency, which is obligated to act when such a danger is found. If a dangerous condition is identified, the code enforcement head must direct the Building Inspector to pursue repair or removal under Chapter 129, Article IV. Tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office, documenting the hazardous conditions, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.