Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 § 121-71

As delegated pursuant to Title IV, § 79 , of the Charter of the City of Rensselaer, whenever the chief officer, at any stage of the investigations and inspections authorized under the provisions of this code, in particular, Article VI of this chapter (Property Maintenance Requirements), or pursuant to New York State Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, §§ 1307 , 1308 , 1309 , or 1392 , finds that a violation of this code exists which, in his or her 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 at large, he or she may, without prior notice or hearing, issue an emergency order citing the violation and directing applicable City officers and/or employees to take such action as may be necessary to remove or abate the hazard or danger. A copy of such emergency order shall be provided to the City Mayor before issuance. Such emergency order may include an order to vacate and to authorize entry upon such property to effectuate the necessary removal or abatement of the imminent hazard or danger. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, such an emergency order shall be effective immediately, and shall be complied with immediately or as otherwise provided by the chief officer. Any cost incurred by the City in effectuating the aforementioned removal or abatement shall be a charge against the appropriate responsible party, and against the real property itself. The chief officer shall file in his or her records an affidavit stating with fairness and accuracy the items of expense and date such expenses were incurred, and provide a copy of same to the City Mayor, City Common Council, City Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk.