North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 8-6
License application
Operative Text
A. The owner or authorized agent of a multiple residence shall file a license application with the Building Department every two years. This application shall be filed in a manner as determined by and on forms as provided by the Building Department, and shall be accompanied by all applicable fees as described in § 8-14 of this chapter. B. The license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of each applicant. (2) If the applicant is other than a natural person, the name of the entity applying for the license, the name(s) and residence address(es) of all directors and/or officers of the entity, the purpose for which the entity has been created, and: (a) If the applicant is a partnership, the partnership name and residence address of each partner; (b) If the applicant is a corporation, the names of all stockholders holding more than a five-percent beneficial interest in the corporation, the address for service of process, the name of the corporate agent and his address, and the state under the laws of which the corporation is organized. (3) If the applicant is licensed by or under contract to the federal, state or local government or any department thereof to operate a facility which also qualifies under this chapter as a multiple residence, a copy of said license and/or contract. (4) For the premises to be licensed: (a) The full address and section, block and lot. (b) The type of construction. (c) The height and number of stories of the building. (d) The number of dwelling units. (e) The number of persons in occupancy. C. The Building Commissioner may require such other information from the applicant as required to determine whether the multiple residence to be licensed complies with the Uniform Code, the New York State Multiple Residence Law and with all applicable provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead.
Section 8-6 of the North Hempstead Code of Ordinances requires that owners or authorized agents of multiple-residence buildings obtain a license from the Building Department on a biennial (every two years) basis. The application must include detailed information about the applicant's identity and organizational structure, as well as specifics about the property itself, such as its address, construction type, number of units, and current occupancy. The Building Commissioner retains authority to request additional information needed to verify that the property meets the Uniform Code, New York State Multiple Residence Law, and all applicable Town of North Hempstead requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 8 § 8-6, operators of multiple-residence properties are expected to submit a renewal license application to the Building Department on a two-year cycle, using the forms and procedures the Department specifies. A compliant operator keeps current records of ownership structure—including officer names, partner addresses, or stockholder information for entities with more than a five-percent interest—so that the application can be completed accurately and on time. Applicable fees as referenced in § 8-14 must accompany each filing, and operators should be prepared to supply any supplemental information the Building Commissioner may request to confirm code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-6 of the North Hempstead Code of Ordinances establishes that the building where a tenant lives must be licensed by the Town's Building Department and that this license must be renewed every two years. If a landlord has failed to maintain a valid license, that fact may be relevant to housing complaints or code-enforcement proceedings, and tenants can inquire with the North Hempstead Building Department about the current license status of their building. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a property is found to be operating without a required license under this chapter.
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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