Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-17
Penalties for offenses
Operative Text
A. The owner of any dangerous building or of any substandard building who, after the date of the adoption of this chapter, knowingly permits such dangerous building or substandard building to be used for human occupancy or who shall fail to comply with any order of the Village Board to repair or remove said building or otherwise make it comply with the standards set forth in this chapter shall be guilty of an offense against this chapter and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense; by a fine not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for a conviction of a second offense, both of which offenses were committed within a period of five years; and by a fine not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which offenses were committed within a period of five years. B. Such fines shall be collected as like penalties are now by law collected. C. In any prosecution under this section, the fact that any dangerous building or substandard building, or any part of either of said buildings, was used for human occupancy shall be presumptive evidence that the same was so used with the knowledge and consent of the owner. D. Any person removing the notice provided for in Article VIII , § 83-15G hereof shall be guilty of disorderly conduct and shall be a disorderly person and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not exceeding $250 for each offense. E. All penalties collected under this chapter shall be the property of the Village, but no provision of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the Village from creating and maintaining out of such penalties a separate revolving fund, not to exceed the sum of $10,000, out of which payment may be made for repairs or removals made or caused to be made as provided herein.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-17 establishes a tiered penalty structure for owners of dangerous or substandard buildings who knowingly allow human occupancy or fail to comply with Village Board orders. First-time offenders face fines between $250 and $1,000 and/or up to 15 days imprisonment; second offenses within five years carry fines of $2,500–$5,000; third or subsequent offenses within five years can result in fines of $5,000–$10,000. The provision also makes it a disorderly conduct offense to remove posted notices, punishable by a fine up to $250 per incident, and directs that all collected penalties become Village property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 83-17, compliant property owners generally ensure that any building flagged as dangerous or substandard is promptly taken out of human occupancy and that all Village Board repair or removal orders are addressed in a timely manner. Because the ordinance presumes an owner's knowledge when a building is occupied, operators typically maintain documented records showing they actively prevented unauthorized use of non-compliant structures. Owners also take care not to disturb or remove any official notices posted under § 83-15G, as doing so constitutes a separate offense under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-17 of Westbury's housing code signals that tenants living in a building that has been officially designated dangerous or substandard may be in a situation the Village has determined is unsafe for human occupancy. If a tenant believes their building has been flagged under ch. 83 but the owner continues to collect rent without making required repairs, that tenant may consider contacting the Village of Westbury directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Awareness of any posted notices under § 83-15G—and whether they have been removed—can be relevant information when exploring a response to unsafe housing conditions.
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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