Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-4
Remedies to be applied for removal and repair
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The following remedies shall be applied in substance by the Superintendent of Public Works and the Village Board in ordering removal or repair: A. If the dangerous building or substandard building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired. In all cases where a building cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered removed. B. In all cases where a dangerous building or a substandard building is a fire hazard existing or erected in violation of any ordinance of this Village or statute of the State of New York, it shall be ordered removed unless such hazard or violation can be cured, in which event the building shall be ordered repaired. C. Any structures or part of a structure or premises that from any cause may at any time become dangerous or unsafe structurally or as a fire hazard shall be repaired and secured or taken down and removed. A vacant building unguarded or open at door or window shall be deemed dangerous or unsafe as a fire hazard within the meaning of this chapter.
Section 132-4 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework that village officials use when deciding whether a dangerous or substandard building must be repaired or demolished. If a building can be brought into compliance through repairs, the order will require repair; if it cannot, removal is mandated. Buildings that pose fire hazards in violation of local ordinances or state law are subject to removal unless the hazard can be corrected. Vacant buildings left open or unguarded at doors or windows are automatically classified as dangerous fire hazards under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 132-4, property owners operating in Rockville Centre are generally expected to keep all structures—including vacant properties—secured, guarded, and free from conditions that would render them structurally unsafe or a fire hazard. A compliant operator typically addresses deteriorating conditions proactively, since the Superintendent of Public Works and the Village Board are empowered to order either repair or full demolition depending on the severity of the violation. Owners of vacant buildings in particular should ensure all doors and windows are secured, as an open or unguarded vacant building is explicitly deemed a dangerous fire hazard under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-4 gives tenants a basis to understand that village authorities—specifically the Superintendent of Public Works and the Village Board—have a duty to order repair or removal of buildings found to be dangerous, substandard, or fire hazards. If a tenant believes their building meets those conditions, they may consider reporting the concern to the relevant Rockville Centre village department or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documented evidence of unsafe or open conditions can be relevant if a violation under § 132-4 becomes part of any housing proceeding.
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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