Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-165
Records and searches
Operative Text
All records of the code enforcement agency shall be public. Upon request, the Building Department shall be required to make a search and issue a certificate of any of its records, including violations, and shall have the power to charge and collect reasonable fees for such searches or certificates.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-165, all records held by the local code enforcement agency are designated as public records. When someone requests a search of those records — including records of any violations — the Building Department is obligated to conduct that search and issue a certificate of its findings. The Building Department is permitted to charge a reasonable fee for performing searches or issuing certificates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with Tuckahoe properties should be aware that under ch. 12 § 12-165, any code enforcement records, including violation histories, are publicly accessible. Compliant operators commonly request record searches before acquiring or listing a property to confirm the status of any outstanding violations. The Building Department may charge a reasonable fee for each search or certificate issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-165, tenants have the right to request a search of Building Department records, including any violation history associated with their rental property. This can be a useful step in understanding the code compliance history of a unit, and the Building Department is required to issue a certificate of its findings upon request, though a reasonable fee may apply. Tenant-rights organizations in Westchester County can help explain how this type of record search fits into broader housing complaint or enforcement processes.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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