Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-2
Applicability; more restrictive provisions to prevail
Operative Text
A. Scope. This chapter shall apply to all rental properties located within the Village of Valley Stream, whether or not the use and occupancy thereof shall be permitted under the applicable use regulations for the zoning district in which such rental property is located. B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to supplement applicable state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations; and nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to abolish, impair, supersede or replace existing remedies of the Village of Valley Stream, county or state or existing requirements of any other applicable state or local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any applicable state or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail. The issuance of any permit or the filing of any form under this chapter does not make legal any action or statement of facts that is otherwise illegal under any other applicable legislation. For the purposes of the issuance of appearance tickets pursuant to the New York State Criminal Procedure Law , Village of Valley Stream § 99-3201 and Village Code Chapter 5 , Appearance Tickets, a violation of this chapter shall be deemed a violation of the Village of Valley Stream Building Code. C. The name of the tenant, date of birth of the owner(s), and the telephone number of the owner(s) information provided in an application for a rental permit under this chapter shall be deemed personal and private in nature, and the release or disclosure of said information pursuant to public request shall be deemed to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under New York State Public Officers Law, Article 6 , §§ 84 through 90, and shall not be authorized without court order.
Valley Stream Code § 46A-2 establishes that the Village's rental property regulations apply to every rental property within Valley Stream, regardless of whether the property's use is permitted under local zoning rules. The chapter works alongside—not instead of—existing state and local laws, and whenever this chapter's requirements conflict with another applicable rule, whichever standard is stricter controls. Violations of this chapter are treated as violations of the Village Building Code for purposes of issuing appearance tickets, and certain personal information submitted in rental permit applications—such as tenant names and owner birth dates—is protected from public disclosure under New York State's Freedom of Information Law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 46A-2, operators of rental properties in Valley Stream must recognize that compliance with this chapter does not substitute for compliance with any other applicable state or local requirement—the stricter standard always governs. Compliant operators generally audit their properties against both Village and state requirements simultaneously, rather than assuming that satisfying one set of rules satisfies the other. Because a violation of this chapter is treated as a Building Code violation for appearance-ticket purposes, property managers typically maintain thorough documentation of permits and inspections to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 46A-2 means that tenants in Valley Stream rental properties are protected by both this chapter and any other applicable state or local laws, with the more protective standard applying whenever the two conflict. If a landlord's conduct appears to violate this chapter, that violation is treated as a Building Code violation, which can be relevant when raising a complaint with Village enforcement authorities. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been affected may wish to contact the Village of Valley Stream directly, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek independent legal guidance to understand which set of rules offers the strongest protection in their circumstances.
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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