Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-14
Dangerous buildings as nuisances
Operative Text
A. All dangerous buildings within the terms of § 83-5 of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or removed as herein provided. B. All substandard buildings within the terms of § 83-6 are hereby declared to be unsafe and dangerous to the public and to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or removed, as herein provided, or otherwise made to comply with the standards set forth in this chapter.
Section 83-14 of Westbury's Code of Ordinances establishes that buildings meeting the definitions of 'dangerous' under § 83-5 or 'substandard' under § 83-6 are legally classified as public nuisances. Once a building carries that designation, the code requires that it be either repaired, brought into compliance with the chapter's standards, or removed. This classification has legal consequences for how the property must be addressed under the broader framework of Chapter 83.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-14, a property owner whose building has been identified as dangerous or substandard faces a formal public nuisance designation, which triggers obligations to repair, remediate, or demolish the structure as outlined in Chapter 83. Compliant operators generally maintain buildings in a condition that avoids the threshold definitions found in §§ 83-5 and 83-6, conduct regular inspections, and address structural or safety deficiencies before they rise to the level of a code violation. Keeping documentation of maintenance and repairs can be relevant if a nuisance determination is ever contested.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-14 gives tenants a basis to understand that a building found to be dangerous or substandard under Westbury's Chapter 83 is not merely a code violation — it carries the legal weight of a public nuisance declaration. Tenants who believe their building meets the dangerous or substandard definitions of §§ 83-5 or 83-6 may consider reporting conditions to the appropriate Westbury municipal authority responsible for building or housing code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain what the nuisance designation means and what general remedies or protections may be available.
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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