Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-13
Remedies to be applied for removal and repair
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The following remedies shall be applied in substance by the Superintendent of the Building Department and the Village Board in ordering removal or repair: A. If the dangerous building or substandard building can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter, it shall be ordered repaired. In all cases where a building cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms of this chapter it shall be ordered removed. B. In all cases where a dangerous building or substandard building is a fire hazard existing or erected in violation of any ordinance of this Village or statute of the State of New York, it shall be ordered removed unless such hazard or violation can be cured, in which event the building shall be ordered repaired. C. Any structures or part of a structure or premises that from any cause may at any time become dangerous or unsafe structurally or as a fire hazard shall be repaired and secured or taken down and removed. A vacant building unguarded or open at door or window shall be deemed dangerous or unsafe as a fire hazard within the meaning of this chapter.
Section 83-13 of Westbury's Code of Ordinances establishes the framework that village officials use when deciding whether a dangerous or substandard building must be repaired or demolished. If a building can be brought into compliance through repairs, an order to repair is issued; if it cannot, an order to remove it is issued. Buildings that pose fire hazards in violation of local ordinances or state law follow the same logic, and vacant buildings left open or unguarded are automatically treated as fire hazards under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-13, the Superintendent of the Building Department and the Village Board have authority to order repair or removal of any property deemed dangerous, substandard, or a fire hazard. Compliant property owners generally keep structures structurally sound, address fire-hazard conditions promptly, and secure vacant buildings so that doors and windows are not left open or unguarded. Operators who receive a repair or removal order under this chapter typically act quickly to bring the property into compliance to avoid escalating enforcement action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-13 gives Westbury's Building Department and Village Board the authority to compel landlords to repair unsafe or substandard conditions—or, where repair is not feasible, to order the building removed. Tenants who believe their building is structurally dangerous, a fire hazard, or otherwise substandard may file a complaint with the Superintendent of the Building Department to trigger a formal inspection and potential enforcement order under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westbury or Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what options are generally available when a building may qualify as dangerous or substandard under ch. 83.
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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