Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-51
Administrative agency
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A. There shall be established or designated by local law in the Village of Sleepy Hollow an agency to administer and secure compliance with the applicable housing standards. Such agency is hereinafter referred to as "the agency." B. The agency shall be under the direction and charge of a chief officer who shall have as his representatives such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the agency. C. All personnel of the agency shall be qualified and appointed as prescribed by local law, and shall be furnished with appropriate official badges or identification cards. D. All personnel of the agency shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of their official duties. E. The agency shall become part of the Sleepy Hollow Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings and Building Compliance. F. The chief officer shall be the Superintendent of Buildings or the Building Inspector.
Section 245-51 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes the administrative framework for enforcing local housing standards by requiring the Village to create or designate an official agency for that purpose. This agency operates under a chief officer—identified as the Superintendent of Buildings or the Building Inspector—supported by qualified staff who carry official credentials. The agency is housed within the Sleepy Hollow Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings and Building Compliance, and its personnel are shielded from personal liability for good-faith actions taken in the course of their official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-51, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's housing compliance agency—situated within the Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings and Building Compliance—is the body responsible for administering and enforcing applicable housing standards. Compliant property operators generally cooperate with credentialed inspectors and staff acting under the authority of the Superintendent of Buildings or Building Inspector. Recognizing the agency's official structure helps operators understand who has authority to conduct inspections, issue notices, and require corrective action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-51 establishes that tenants in Sleepy Hollow have a designated agency—led by the Superintendent of Buildings or Building Inspector within the Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings and Building Compliance—to turn to when housing standard concerns arise. Tenants who believe a housing standard is not being met can direct complaints or inquiries to this agency, whose staff are required to carry official identification. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local code can help residents understand how to engage with the agency established under § 245-51.
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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