Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 46A-4
Review of application; issuance of rental permit
Operative Text
The Superintendent of Buildings Department shall review each application for completeness and accuracy and shall make an on-site inspection of the proposed rental property unless the owner has elected to provide a certification from a licensed architect or a licensed engineer pursuant to § 46A-3 . The Superintendent of Buildings Department shall not issue a rental permit, unless the application includes all of the requisite information and documents enumerated in § 46A-3 . If satisfied that the proposed rental property fully complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Code of the Village of Valley Stream and that such rental property would not create a nuisance to an adjoining nearby property, the Superintendent of Buildings Department shall issue the permit or permits. No rental permit shall be issued if there are any violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Village of Valley Stream in existence at the premises.
Under Valley Stream, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 46A § 46A-4, the Superintendent of Buildings Department is responsible for reviewing every rental permit application for completeness and accuracy before a permit can be issued. Unless the property owner has submitted a licensed architect's or engineer's certification under § 46A-3, the Superintendent must conduct an on-site inspection of the proposed rental property. A rental permit will only be issued when the property fully complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Village of Valley Stream's local code, poses no nuisance to neighboring properties, and carries no outstanding code violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental permit under ch. 46A § 46A-4 generally ensure that their application includes every document and piece of information required by § 46A-3 before submission, since incomplete applications will not result in permit issuance. A compliant operator either arranges for the Superintendent of Buildings Department to conduct an on-site inspection or obtains a certification from a licensed architect or licensed engineer as an alternative. Resolving any existing violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or Village of Valley Stream code prior to applying is a standard step, as outstanding violations are an absolute bar to permit issuance under § 46A-4.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 46A § 46A-4, tenants have an interest in knowing that a rental permit should only have been issued for their unit after the Superintendent of Buildings Department confirmed full compliance with state and local fire prevention and building codes and the absence of any outstanding violations. If a tenant has reason to believe a rental permit was issued improperly, or that violations exist at the premises, they may consider contacting the Valley Stream Superintendent of Buildings Department to inquire about the property's permit and inspection status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available when a property appears not to meet the standards set out in § 46A-4.
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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