Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-28
Exterior protection
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A. Foundation walls shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound and to prevent entrance of moisture, termites and vermin. Such protection shall, where necessary, consist of shoring, subsoil drains at footings, grouting of masonry cracks and waterproofing of walls and joints, and other approved means. B. Exterior walls and wall components shall be maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to the elements and destructive insects. Such maintenance shall consist of replacement, repair or painting of walls, copings and flashings, waterproofing of joints, waterproof coatings, installation or repair of termite shields and poison treatment of soil, or other suitable means. C. Exterior doors, windows, skylights and similar openings shall be maintained weathertight by means of caulking, glazing and replacement of defective parts, or other suitable means. D. Exterior stairs, porches, entrance platforms and fire escapes, and the railings thereon, shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound. Such maintenance shall consist of replacement, repair or painting, or other suitable means. E. Roofing shall be maintained in watertight condition so as to prevent leakage into the building. Such maintenance shall consist of roofing, flashings and waterproof coatings, or other suitable means.
Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-28 establishes minimum exterior maintenance standards for residential and other buildings. It requires that foundation walls, exterior walls, doors, windows, stairs, porches, fire escapes, and roofing all be kept in structurally sound and weathertight condition. The rule specifies a range of acceptable maintenance methods—such as caulking, waterproofing, painting, and repair or replacement of defective parts—while allowing other approved means to achieve the same protective outcomes.
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Under Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-28, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all exterior building components, including foundation walls, exterior walls, doors, windows, skylights, stairs, porches, fire escapes, and roofing. Operators generally document maintenance activities such as waterproofing, caulking, painting, and structural repairs, and address deficiencies before they worsen or attract code enforcement attention. Keeping records of completed work and using approved materials and methods helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's requirements.
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Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-28 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when exterior building components—such as foundation walls, windows, doors, stairs, porches, fire escapes, or roofing—are not kept in structurally sound or weathertight condition. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the appropriate Schenectady code enforcement or housing inspection office, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations in the Schenectady area can provide general information about how this provision interacts with other housing code protections and what options are generally available to renters.
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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