North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-24
Infestation and screening
Operative Text
A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice. Sources of infestation or potential infestation by rodents, mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps and other harmful or annoying insects shall be promptly removed. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From June 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens, and windows and other openings used for ventilation shall be appropriately screened. Screens shall not be required in rooms located sufficiently high in the upper stories of multiple dwellings so as to be free of mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-24 requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any infestation sources be promptly eliminated using accepted extermination methods. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials wherever rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Between June 1 and October 1, residential building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must be screened, though upper-story rooms in multi-family buildings that are naturally free of flying insects are exempt from the window-screening requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-24 generally keep all areas of their properties free of conditions that attract or harbor pests, and arrange for extermination using methods consistent with accepted industry practice. Compliant operators install wire mesh or equivalent screening on basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists, and ensure that by June 1 each year all residential entrances are equipped with self-closing devices or screens and that ventilation openings are properly screened. Operators typically document their pest-control measures and seasonal screening installations to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-24, tenants have an interest in living in premises that are free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with properly screened openings during the summer season. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as unscreened basement windows, missing self-closing entrance devices between June 1 and October 1, or an unaddressed infestation—they may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate North Hempstead municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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 9, 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
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation