Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-4
Applicability to all dwellings
Operative Text
Every portion of a building or premises used or intended to be used for any dwelling purpose shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises, for the construction or repair of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter. This chapter establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of building equipment or facilities except as provided in § 12-5 .
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-4 establishes that every part of any building used for residential purposes must meet the housing standards set out in Chapter 12, regardless of when the building was built, renovated, or repaired. Previously issued permits or licenses do not exempt a property from these requirements. The chapter sets minimum standards for both the initial and ongoing occupancy of all dwellings, and it operates alongside—rather than replacing—other applicable construction or equipment standards, except where § 12-5 provides otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-4, compliant property owners and managers maintain all residential portions of their buildings in conformance with Chapter 12's minimum standards at all times, not just at the time of original construction or permitting. Operators generally treat older permits and licenses as no shield against current housing code obligations, meaning properties of any age are subject to ongoing review. Staying current with both Chapter 12 requirements and any separate construction or equipment standards referenced in § 12-5 is part of routine property management in Tuckahoe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-4 means that tenants in any residential building—old or new—are entitled to conditions that meet the minimum housing standards of Chapter 12, and a landlord cannot point to an old permit or license as a reason those standards do not apply. If conditions in a dwelling appear to fall below these minimums, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation under this chapter through local code enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tuckahoe's housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when minimum standards are not being met.
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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