Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 420-9
Inspections and reports
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A. Building Department personnel may inspect any property in the Village for the purposes of enforcing and assuring compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the request of the Building Department, a property owner shall provide access to the building in order to permit a complete inspection. B. Building Department personnel shall do periodic inspections of each vacant building or storefront. The Building Department shall submit a biannual report, no later than January 15 and June 15 of each year, to the Village Administrator, listing all buildings and storefronts declared vacant under the provisions of this article and the date upon which the buildings and storefronts were declared vacant and whether a vacant building or vacant storefront plan has been filed. The report shall include a list of all previously declared vacant buildings and storefronts which are no longer subject to the provisions of this article. C. The Building Department personnel shall conduct inspections of registered properties in accordance with the risk to public safety determined for each property.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 § 420-9 establishes an inspection and reporting framework for vacant and registered properties in the Village. Building Department personnel are authorized to inspect any property to ensure compliance with the chapter, with inspections of registered properties prioritized based on their assessed risk to public safety. The Building Department must also submit biannual reports to the Village Administrator each January 15 and June 15, cataloging all properties declared vacant, the dates of those declarations, and whether required vacancy plans have been filed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 § 420-9, compliant property owners generally provide Building Department personnel with access to their buildings when requested for inspection purposes. Operators of vacant buildings or storefronts should expect periodic inspections as part of the Village's ongoing compliance monitoring. Keeping accurate records of vacancy status, filed plans, and any correspondence with the Building Department supports a smooth inspection process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 § 420-9 gives the Village's Building Department authority to inspect properties and track vacant buildings, which can be relevant to tenants concerned about the safety or status of their building. If a tenant believes their building is being neglected or improperly classified, they may consider contacting the Sleepy Hollow Building Department directly to inquire about inspection records or vacancy status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a property's compliance status is in question.
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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