North Hempstead

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (104)

Legislative intent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-100

Definitions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-101

Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-102

Rental occupancy permit required

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-103

Application for rental occupancy permit

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-104

Fees

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-105

Review of application

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-106

Term of permits

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-107

Register of permits

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-108

Smoke detector device and carbon monoxide alarm

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-109

Inspections

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-110

Application for search warrant authorized

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-111

Revocation of permit

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-112

Rental registration required

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-113

Collection of rent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-115

Broker's responsibility prior to listing

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-116

Broker's responsibility after renting

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-117

Offers to rent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-118

Presumptions applicable to rental registration enforcement and prosecutions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-119

Penalties for offenses

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-120

Severability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-121

Implementation

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-122

Legislative intent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-130

Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-131

Definitions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-132

Occupancy of units created by illegal conversions prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-133

Occupancy of nonhabitable space prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-134

Occupancy of excess units prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-135

Presumptions applicable to enforcement and prosecutions of illegal use and occupancy

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-136

Application for search warrant authorized

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-137

Penalties for offenses

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-138

Referral for tax assessment

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-139

Severability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-140

Title

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-1

Basement dwelling units

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-10

Lighting and ventilation

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-11

Heating

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-12

Dampness

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-13

Water supplies and sinks

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-14

Bathrooms

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-15

Plumbing

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-16

Electrical requirements

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-17

Entrances

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-18

Drainage

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-19

Policy and purpose

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-2

Exits

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-20

General requirements

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-21

Maintenance standards

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-22

Hazardous or open excavations or accumulation of industrial or commercial material prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-23

Graffiti; defacement of property

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-23.1

Infestation and screening

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-24

Accumulation and storage of materials prohibited in certain areas

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-24.1

Garbage and refuse

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-25

Nuisances and abatement

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-26

Responsibilities of occupants

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-27

Responsibility of owners

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-28

Designation compliance required

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-29

Definitions and word usage

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-3

Condemnation of dwellings

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-30

Vacation of dwellings

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-31

Reoccupation requirements

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-32

Defacing or removing placard prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-33

Inspection authorization

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-34

Notice of violation

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-35

Cases of emergency

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-36

Administration and enforcement; continued violation; payment and contesting of Town costs

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-37

Failure to comply with written directive

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-37.1

Hearing procedure

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-37.2

Additional remedies

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-37.3

Service of notice and written directives

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-37.4

Scope

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-4

Penalties for offenses

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-40

Additional penalty for certain offenses

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-41

Certificate required for occupancy

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-42

Severability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-43

Application of provisions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-5

General requirements

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-6

Maximum occupancy and minimum room size

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-7

Prohibited uses

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-8

Basements or cellars

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-9

Legislative intent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-1

Definitions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-2

Certain acts prohibited

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-3

Enforcement

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-4

Injunctive relief

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-5

Severability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-6

When effective

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A § 28A-7

Title

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-1

Nontransferability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-10

Emergency powers of the Commissioner

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-11

Suspension and revocation of license

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-12

Rules and regulations

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-13

Fees

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-14

Exemption

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-15

Penalties

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-16

Severability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-17

Legislative intent

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-2

Scope and applicability

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-3

Definitions

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-4

License required

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-5

License application

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-6

Inspections

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-7

Standards

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-8

Issuance of license

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-9

Code Compilations

North Hempstead Code ch 28

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026)

Town of North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 — Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code (Arts. I-IX, 47 active §§ in the IN articles) (47 §§)

Town of North Hempstead Housing, Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Code (Arts. I-IX, 47 active §§ in the IN articles) chapter (47 §§). Part-structured chapter (9 Part(s)). Fetched via eCode360 (General Code, client NO0081) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception: no adoption-record page confirmed; eCode360 root used as source_url. Verified 2026-11-09.

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North Hempstead Code ch 28a

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28A (eCode360 ed. 2026)

Town of North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 28A — Housing, Open (7 §§) (7 §§)

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North Hempstead Code ch 8

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (eCode360 ed. 2026)

Town of North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 — Building and Safety: Multiple Residence (17 §§) (17 §§)

Town of North Hempstead Building and Safety: Multiple Residence (17 §§) chapter (17 §§). Fetched via eCode360 (General Code, client NO0081) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception: no adoption-record page confirmed; eCode360 root used as source_url. Verified 2026-11-09.

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North Hempstead Code ch 2

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026)

Town of North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 — Administration and Enforcement Art. VI Rental Dwelling Units (22 active §§, 2-100..2-122) (22 §§)

Town of North Hempstead Administration and Enforcement Art. VI Rental Dwelling Units (22 active §§, 2-100..2-122) chapter (22 operative §§, 1 reserved/repealed stub(s) excluded). Part-structured chapter (1 Part(s)). Fetched via eCode360 (General Code, client NO0081) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception: no adoption-record page confirmed; eCode360 root used as source_url. Verified 2026-11-09.

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North Hempstead Code ch 2

North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026)

Town of North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 — Administration and Enforcement Art. VII Illegal Use and Occupancy (11 active §§) (11 §§)

Town of North Hempstead Administration and Enforcement Art. VII Illegal Use and Occupancy (11 active §§) chapter (11 operative §§, 1 reserved/repealed stub(s) excluded). Part-structured chapter (1 Part(s)). Fetched via eCode360 (General Code, client NO0081) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception: no adoption-record page confirmed; eCode360 root used as source_url. Verified 2026-11-09.

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