North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-42
Certificate required for occupancy
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Upon transfer of title to a new owner or execution and recording of a mortgage, or upon said building becoming vacant, no two-family dwelling or mixed occupancy containing two or more families and no multiple dwelling shall be occupied, in whole or in part, until the issuance of a certificate by the Commissioner of the Building Department that said dwelling conforms in all respects to the requirements of this code. The head of the Department may, on the request of the owner or his certified agent, issue a temporary certificate of occupancy in his discretion.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-42, two-family dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings with two or more families, and multiple dwellings cannot be occupied after a change of ownership, the recording of a mortgage, or a period of vacancy until the Commissioner of the Building Department issues a certificate confirming the building meets all applicable code requirements. A temporary certificate of occupancy may also be issued at the Commissioner's discretion when requested by the owner or their certified agent. This rule applies to both full and partial occupancy of the affected building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of two-family or multiple dwellings in North Hempstead should be aware that § 28-42 requires a fresh certificate of occupancy from the Building Department Commissioner before any part of a covered building is re-occupied following a title transfer, mortgage recording, or vacancy. Compliant operators typically ensure a code-conformance inspection is completed and the certificate is in hand before allowing tenants to move in or return. If timing is a concern, the owner or a certified agent may submit a formal request to the Commissioner for a temporary certificate of occupancy, which is granted at the Commissioner's discretion.
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 § 28-42, tenants have an interest in knowing that a covered dwelling should hold a valid certificate of occupancy from the Building Department before they take up residence following an ownership change, mortgage recording, or prior vacancy. If a tenant believes a building was occupied without the required certificate, that potential violation may be relevant to housing complaints or proceedings before local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with North Hempstead regulations can help residents understand what records are available and what general options exist when a certificate may be missing.
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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