Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-11
General structural requirements; alterations
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A. Exterior. All foundations, exterior walls, roofs, windows, exterior doors, basement hatchways and other exterior portions of dwellings shall be watertight, weatherproof, rodent- and insect-proof and maintained in a good state of repair. B. Interior. Interior partitions, walls, floors and ceilings shall be reasonably tight, capable of affording privacy, maintained in a good state of repair and kept clean and sanitary. C. Stairways, porches and balconies. Inside and outside stairways, porches and balconies shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon. D. Facilities and equipment. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in good working condition. E. Alterations. Any alteration shall be in conformity with the New York State Building Code.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-11 establishes baseline structural and maintenance standards for residential dwellings. The rule requires that exterior elements—including foundations, walls, roofs, windows, and doors—be watertight, weatherproof, and resistant to rodents and insects, while interior surfaces, stairways, porches, balconies, and all required facilities must be kept safe, functional, and sanitary. Any alterations made to a dwelling must conform to the New York State Building Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 319 § 319-11, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all exterior components—foundations, roofing, windows, and doors—to ensure they remain watertight and pest-resistant, and keep interior walls, floors, ceilings, and stairways in a clean, structurally sound condition. Supplied utilities and equipment are kept in good working order, and any renovation or alteration work is carried out in conformity with the New York State Building Code before work begins. Maintaining documentation of inspections and repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with these structural requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 319 § 319-11 gives tenants a basis to expect that their dwelling's exterior and interior structures—walls, roofs, stairways, porches, and supplied equipment—are kept safe, weatherproof, and sanitary by the property owner. If conditions such as leaking roofs, deteriorating stairways, pest entry points, or broken facilities are present, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when communicating with their landlord in writing or when contacting the Port Jervis code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help residents understand the range of options available, including how a documented code violation may be relevant in housing-related proceedings.
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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