Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-16
Action upon failure to comply
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A. Action upon noncompliance. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner or agent so notified to properly comply with this chapter within 48 hours after receipt of the written notice, or within 48 hours after the date of such notice in the event that the same is returned to the Enforcement Officer because of his inability to make delivery thereof, and provided that same was properly addressed to the last known address of the last owner or agent, the Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to pay for the correction of such violation after giving the owner an additional 10 days' written notification within which to appeal his decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals which shall stay any action by the Building Inspector until the Board renders a decision on the appeal. B. Change included in tax bill. When the Village has effected the correction of the violation or has paid for its removal, the actual cost thereof, plus the accrued legal rate of interest per annum from the date of completion of the work, if not paid by such owner prior thereto, shall be charged to the owner of such property on the next regular tax bill forwarded to such owner by the Village, and such charge shall be due and payable by said owner at the time of payment of such bill. C. Filed statement constitutes liens. Where the full amount due the Village is not paid by such owner within 20 days after the correction of such violation, as provided in Subsections A and B above, then and in that case the Enforcement Officer shall cause to be filed in the office of the Village Clerk a sworn statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work, the date the work was done and the location of the property by school district, section, lot and block on which said work was done and the name of the reputed owner thereof. The filing of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien and privilege on the property and shall remain in full force and effect for the amount due in principal and interest, plus the cost of court, if any, for collection, until final payment has been made. Said costs and expenses shall be collected in the manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and, further, shall be subject to a delinquent penalty at the legal rate of interest in the event that same is not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon which such charge appeals from becomes delinquent. Sworn statements filed in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal formalities have been complied with and the work has been properly and successfully done and shall be full notice to every person concerned that the amount of the statement, plus interest at the legal judgment rate, constitutes a charge against the property designated and described in the statement and that the same is due and collectible as provided by law.
Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 § 263-16 establishes a process by which the Village can step in and correct a property violation when an owner or agent fails to act within 48 hours of receiving written notice. Before the Village proceeds, the owner is given an additional 10 days to appeal the Enforcement Officer's decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which pauses any action until the Board rules. If the Village ultimately performs the corrective work, it recovers the cost—plus interest—by adding the charge to the owner's tax bill, and if unpaid within 20 days, the Village may file a sworn statement that creates a lien on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 263 § 263-16, property owners and managers in Nyack are expected to respond promptly to written violation notices—compliance within the initial 48-hour window prevents the Village from taking corrective action at the owner's expense. Operators who believe the Enforcement Officer's decision is incorrect generally use the 10-day appeal window to bring the matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals, which stays further action during review. Owners who allow the Village to perform the work and then fail to reimburse the cost within 20 days risk having a lien filed against the property, which can affect title and tax obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 263 § 263-16 is primarily directed at property owners and the Village's Enforcement Officer, but tenants may find it relevant when a landlord has failed to correct a cited violation. The provision's mechanism—allowing the Village to step in, perform the work, and place a lien on the property—can be a signal that a violation has been formally documented and unaddressed. Tenants who believe a property violation affects their housing conditions may wish to contact the Village's Enforcement Officer to understand the status of any outstanding notices, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nyack's local code.
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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