Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-3
Term of permits and renewal
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A. All permits issued by the Superintendent of Buildings Department pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. B. A renewal rental permit application signed by the owner shall be completed and filed with the Superintendent of Buildings Department before the expiration of any valid rental permit. The renewal rental permit application shall contain the following: (1) An official copy of the prior valid rental permit; (2) A signed and sworn affidavit by the owner affirming that the rental property, to the best of his/her knowledge, fully complies with all of the provisions of the Code of the Village of Valley Stream and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, that the structure has not been physically altered in any way, except in full conformance with a valid building permit, and the owner is not aware of the property being in violation of the Code of the Village of Valley Stream or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. C. In the event of a change in tenancy occurring during a permit term, the owner shall notify the Superintendent of Buildings Department, in writing, and within 30 days of the change of the identity of the new tenants. D. Permit application. (1) Where a dwelling unit is to be used as a rental property, an application for a rental permit shall be filed with the Superintendent of Buildings Department before the term of the rental is to commence. (a) The owner of a rental property who fails to comply with the requirements of § 46A-2 shall file an appropriate rental application documents within 30 days of the receipt of actual notice of said failure to comply. Actual notice shall include, but not be limited to, the issuance of a summons or notice of violation and/or written notice from any Village of Valley Stream official, including, but not limited to, enforcement officials. (2) The application shall contain the following: (a) The name, date of birth, telephone number and address of the owner(s). [1] Proof of the legal residence of each owner; [2] In the event that the owner of the rental property is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity, the name, proof of legal residence, and telephone number of each owner, officer, principal shareholder, partner and/or member of such business entity shall be provided; [3] A copy of the last deed of record for the rental property, as recorded with the Nassau County Clerk, confirming the ownership of record of the rental property. (b) The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent, if applicable. (c) A writing, promulgated by the Village Clerk, executed by the owner(s) of the rental property, which designates either: [1] A person, firm or corporation with an actual place of business, dwelling place, or usual place of abode located within the boundaries of the Village of Valley Stream; or [2] The Clerk of the Village of Valley Stream as agent for service for criminal and civil process pursuant to CPLR Section 318. Every owner shall ensure that the address for delivery of such process is current and shall advise the Village Clerk whenever the address is changed. The designated agent, upon receipt of service of process under this designation shall forthwith transmit by regular and certified mail to the owner(s) of the rental property at the address included on the owner(s) application. (d) The location of the rental property, including the street address and the Nassau County Tax Map parcel number. (e) The number of tenants intended to occupy the rental property. (f) The period of the proposed occupancy. (g) A floor plan depicting the location and size of each conventional bedroom. (h) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or preexisting certification of occupancy for the rental property. (i) Written certification from a licensed architect or licensed engineer that states that the rental property fully complies with all of the provisions of the Code of the Village of Valley Stream. The certification shall include, but not be limited to, the number of each bedroom, the square footage of each bedroom, and a description of every improvement indicated on the survey. In lieu of the provision of a certification, an inspection may be conducted by the Superintendent of Buildings Department. (3) The owner(s) of the premises and the managing agent, if applicable, shall submit an application that is signed, sworn to and notarized.
Valley Stream Code § 46A-3 establishes the lifecycle rules for rental permits in the Village of Valley Stream, New York. Permits are valid for two years from issuance, and owners must file a renewal application—including a sworn affidavit of code compliance—before the current permit expires. When tenants change during a permit term, the owner must notify the Superintendent of Buildings Department in writing within 30 days. New rental permits require a detailed application package that includes ownership documentation, a floor plan, a certificate of occupancy, and either a licensed architect or engineer certification of code compliance or a departmental inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 46A-3, compliant rental property operators in Valley Stream maintain an active two-year permit and track its expiration date to ensure a renewal application—complete with a signed, sworn affidavit of code compliance and a copy of the prior permit—is filed before that date lapses. When a tenancy changes, operators submit written notice to the Superintendent of Buildings Department identifying the new tenants within 30 days of the change. For new rental permits, operators assemble the full application package described in § 46A-3(D), including ownership proofs, a designated local agent for service of process, a floor plan, a certificate of occupancy, and either a licensed architect or engineer certification or a departmental inspection, and ensure the application is signed, sworn, and notarized.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 46A-3 requires that any dwelling unit rented in Valley Stream be covered by a valid, current rental permit issued to the owner by the Superintendent of Buildings Department, and that the owner has certified the property's compliance with Village and New York State codes. Tenants who have reason to believe their landlord is operating without a required permit or has failed to notify the Village of a change in tenancy may contact the Village of Valley Stream's enforcement officials, who are among those authorized to issue notices of violation under this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help residents understand what documentation landlords are required to maintain and what options may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with § 46A-3.
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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