Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-10
Inspections
Operative Text
A. All rental properties and rental units are subject to routine, periodic inspections, as provided by this chapter, to ensure that rental housing complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Energy Code, The Multiple Residence Law of New York State, and The Code of the Village of Port Chester. B. Frequency of inspections. All rental properties and rental units shall be inspected at intervals that do not exceed three years. C. Inspections may be conducted under one or more of the following circumstances: (1) A Code Enforcement Officer inspects a rental unit with the consent of an adult tenant present at the time of the inspection. (2) A Code Enforcement Officer inspects a rental unit with the consent of the managing agent present at the time of the inspection. (3) A Code Enforcement Officer inspects specific portions of the rental unit with consent from either the adult tenant or the managing agent, provided at least one of them is present during the inspection. (4) A Code Enforcement Officer conducts an inspection of the exterior of the rental unit. (5) A Code Enforcement Officer conducts an inspection under the authority of a valid administrative search warrant permitting the inspection. D. Scheduling of inspection. The Department shall coordinate the inspection of the rental property through the designated managing agent, utilizing the contact information provided in § 248-5A(3) on the rental property registration form. It is the responsibility of the managing agent to arrange the inspection with any other relevant parties, including tenants. E. Rescheduling an inspection. A managing agent may reschedule an inspection once by notifying the Department at least five calendar days before the originally scheduled inspection date. The rescheduled inspection must take place within 14 calendar days of the original date. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the assessment of a rescheduling fee. The fee amount is specified in Chapter 175 , Fees. F. Re-inspections. If necessary due to non-compliance or issues requiring further evaluation, the Department will treat a re-inspection the same as a rescheduled inspection. The managing agent must notify the Department of the need for a re-inspection and arrange it using the same procedures outlined in § 248-10D through E for scheduling and rescheduling. If the managing agent fails to meet this requirement, the Department will assess the same rescheduling fee, as specified in Chapter 175 , Fees. G. Notice of inspection. The Code Enforcement Officer shall provide written notice of any inspection to be conducted under this chapter. The notice shall be sent via first-class certified mail at least 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled inspection date. The notice will specify the date and time of the inspection and will be sent to the designated managing agent at the address listed in § 248-5A(3) on the rental property registration form. The managing agent is responsible for distributing copies of the notice to all relevant parties, including tenants.
Section 248-10 of the Port Chester Code of Ordinances requires all rental properties and units to undergo routine inspections at least once every three years to verify compliance with applicable fire, building, energy, and housing codes. Inspections may occur with tenant or managing-agent consent, for exterior-only reviews, or under a valid administrative search warrant. Written notice must be sent by certified mail at least 14 calendar days before any scheduled inspection, and the managing agent bears responsibility for passing that notice along to tenants and other relevant parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 248-10, operators of rental properties in Port Chester are expected to maintain a current managing-agent contact on file with the Department, since all inspection scheduling flows through that designated agent. A compliant operator ensures the managing agent responds promptly to Department communications, distributes inspection notices to tenants, and—if rescheduling is necessary—notifies the Department at least five calendar days before the original date and completes the rescheduled inspection within 14 calendar days. Failure to meet rescheduling or re-inspection deadlines triggers a fee as set out in Chapter 175, Fees, so timely coordination is a standard part of compliant property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 248-10 establishes that tenants have a role in the inspection process: a Code Enforcement Officer may inspect a rental unit with the consent of an adult tenant present, and the managing agent is required to distribute copies of the written inspection notice to tenants at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled date. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted without proper notice or consent, or that their unit has not been inspected within the required three-year interval, may raise those concerns with the Port Chester Code Enforcement Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain how § 248-10 interacts with broader tenant protections and what options may be available.
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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