Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 420-4
Vacant building and vacant storefront registration
Operative Text
A. The property owner shall register with the Building Department no later than 365 days after any building or storefront becomes a vacant or not later than 30 days after being notified by the Building Department to register. The Building Department personnel may identify vacant buildings or storefronts through the Building Department's routine inspection process, as well as through notification by residents, complaints, neighborhood associations, real estate professionals and other community groups, that a building or storefront may be eligible for inclusion on the registry. The property owner shall register the property annually with the Building Department. The renewal date shall be on or before the date of the initial registration of each year. B. The registration shall be provided on forms provided by the Building Department and shall include, among other matters, the following information supplied by the property owner: (1) A physical description of the premises, including address, and tax identification number; (2) The names, mailing addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of the property owners along with corporate identification, if applicable; (3) The name, address and phone number of any person contracted by the property owner for property management; (4) The names, addresses and phone numbers of all known lien holders and all other parties holding an ownership interest in the property; (5) A telephone number where the property owner and, where applicable, the property manager can be reached at all times; (6) Description of the building or storefront's most recent use; (7) Date the building or storefront became vacant; (8) Certificate of insurance per § 420-7B ; (9) A vacant building or vacant storefront plan per § 420-5 ; (10) Registration fee; and (11) Escrow or bond per § 420-7C . C. The property owner shall promptly notify the Building Department of any changes to the information on the registration form. In keeping with the above, the Building Department may up modify, supplement or update the Vacant Building and Storefront Registration Form from time to time.
Section 420-4 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes a registration requirement for vacant buildings and storefronts within the village. Owners must register with the Building Department within 365 days of a property becoming vacant—or within 30 days of receiving notice from the Building Department—and must renew that registration annually. The registration form collects detailed information about the property, its ownership, any lien holders, insurance, a vacancy plan, and associated fees and escrow or bond requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 420-4, property owners are expected to track when a building or storefront becomes vacant and submit a completed registration form to the Building Department within the applicable deadline—either 365 days from the vacancy date or 30 days from official notice, whichever comes first. Compliant operators keep their registration current by renewing annually on or before the original registration date and promptly notifying the Building Department whenever ownership details, contact information, or other registered particulars change. Operators also ensure that all required attachments—such as the certificate of insurance under § 420-7B, the vacancy plan under § 420-5, and the escrow or bond under § 420-7C—are included with each filing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 420-4 gives residents and community groups a recognized role in the process: the Building Department may receive notifications from neighbors, neighborhood associations, and other community members that a building or storefront may qualify for the vacant-property registry. If a vacant property in Sleepy Hollow appears to be unregistered or poorly maintained, residents can bring that information to the Building Department as part of the identification process described in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help individuals understand how the registry intersects with habitability concerns or other protections available under the village code.
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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