North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-26
Nuisances and abatement
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All buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, multiple dwellings, yards, courts, open areas and vacant lots which are in violation of this code are hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be abated by being corrected, made sanitary, repaired, vacated or demolished, in accordance with the orders of the Commissioner of the Building Department or the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.
Under North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-26, any building, dwelling unit, yard, or vacant lot that violates the housing code is legally classified as a nuisance. Once declared a nuisance, the property must be brought into compliance through correction, sanitation, repair, vacation of occupants, or demolition. The specific remedy is determined by order of either the Commissioner of the Building Department or the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 28 § 28-26 generally ensure that all buildings, dwelling units, yards, and open areas on their properties remain in continuous compliance with the North Hempstead housing code. A compliant operator responds promptly to any notice of violation to avoid a formal nuisance declaration, which can trigger mandatory corrective orders—up to and including vacating tenants or demolishing structures. Maintaining records of inspections, repairs, and correspondence with the Building Department or Department of Public Safety is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 28 § 28-26, tenants living in a property that violates the North Hempstead housing code may have grounds to raise the nuisance declaration in connection with habitability concerns, since the code itself classifies such conditions as a legal nuisance requiring abatement. Tenants can report conditions they believe violate the code to the Commissioner of the Building Department or the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, who hold authority to order corrective action. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with North Hempstead ordinances can help tenants understand what remedies or defenses may be available to them.
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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