Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 98-2
Application for registration and permit
Operative Text
A. An application for registration and the permit required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the Building Inspector, on a form provided therefor by the Village, shall contain at least the following information, and shall be accompanied by payment of a fee in an amount determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees: (1) The name and address of the applicant and, if different, the name and address of the owner of the premises where the dwelling unit is located; (2) The number of dwelling units at the premises, and the number of such units proposed to be occupied by one or more persons or entities other than the owner thereof or a member of the family of the owner thereof; (3) Documentation that a valid certificate of occupancy exists with respect to each such dwelling unit, or that no certificate of occupancy is required to permit such dwelling unit to be used for residential purposes; (4) The name, address and telephone number of a contact person to be contacted in event of emergency at the premises; (5) Whether there are any open building permits for the premises where such dwelling unit is located other than permits for active construction; (6) Such other information as may reasonably be required by the Superintendent of Buildings to determine whether the dwelling unit(s) may be registered, and a permit issued, pursuant to this chapter; and (7) The signature of the owner of the premises and, if the owner is not the applicant, the signature of the applicant, attesting to the accuracy of the information contained in the application.
Section 98-2 of Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 establishes the requirements for obtaining a rental registration and permit in the Village of Sea Cliff. Owners or applicants must submit a written form to the Building Inspector that includes property and owner details, the number of dwelling units, occupancy certificate documentation, emergency contact information, and disclosure of any open building permits. The application must be signed by the owner—and by the applicant if different from the owner—and submitted with a fee set by the Board of Trustees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 98-2 of Sea Cliff's Code of Ordinances ch. 98, compliant rental property operators generally ensure they have a completed written application on file with the Building Inspector before renting out dwelling units. Operators typically gather all required documentation in advance, including valid certificates of occupancy for each unit, emergency contact details, and a disclosure of any open building permits not tied to active construction. The application fee, as periodically set by the Board of Trustees, must accompany the submission, and the owner's signature attesting to accuracy is a mandatory component.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-2 of Sea Cliff, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 requires that landlords register their rental units and obtain a permit from the Village's Building Inspector before renting them out. Tenants may find it useful to know that a properly registered unit should have a valid certificate of occupancy on record, which is part of the landlord's required application. If a tenant has concerns about whether a unit is properly registered or has a certificate of occupancy, general enforcement paths can include contacting the Village's Building Inspector's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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