Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-13
Power to act in emergencies
Operative Text
Whenever the chief officer of the bureau, at any stage of the proceedings instituted under the provisions of this chapter, finds that a violation of this chapter exists which, in his opinion, requires immediate action to abate a direct hazard, or immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of a building or of the public, he may issue an order citing the violation and directing that such action be taken as is necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. Such notice shall be accompanied by a written report prepared by him or his subordinates at his direction detailing the unsafe condition of the building and shall contain notice of a hearing to be held before him of at least one day's notice. Such order may include an order to vacate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, such an order shall be effective 24 hours after service and shall be complied with by said effective time, or as otherwise provided.
Under Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-13, the chief officer of the bureau has authority to issue an emergency order at any point during code-enforcement proceedings when an immediate hazard or danger to health, safety, or welfare is found to exist. The order must be accompanied by a written report describing the unsafe condition and must include notice of a hearing with at least one day's advance notice. Unless the order specifies otherwise, it takes effect 24 hours after it is served and must be complied with by that time, and it may include a directive to vacate the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-13 should be aware that an emergency order can be issued at any stage of an ongoing code proceeding—not only at its conclusion. A compliant operator generally maintains buildings in a condition that eliminates immediate hazards, responds promptly to any written report of unsafe conditions, and treats a 24-hour compliance deadline as binding from the moment of service. Operators who receive such an order also have the right to appear at the hearing referenced in the notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-13 of the Peekskill Code of Ordinances gives tenants a meaningful protection: when the bureau's chief officer determines that a building poses an immediate danger, an emergency order—potentially including a vacate order—can be issued quickly, taking effect within 24 hours of service. Tenants who believe their building presents an immediate hazard to health, safety, or welfare may contact the Peekskill bureau responsible for enforcing ch. 332 to report the condition. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision interacts with any relocation or other rights that may arise if a vacate order is issued.
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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