Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-21
Duties of Village employees
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The employees of the Village shall make a report, in writing, to the Superintendent of the Building Department of all buildings and structures which in the discharge of their respective duties are found or may be suspected to be dangerous buildings or substandard buildings within the terms of this chapter. Such reports must be delivered to the Superintendent of the Building Department within 24 hours of the discovery of such building by any employee of the Village.
Under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-21, any Village employee who encounters or suspects a building or structure to be dangerous or substandard — as defined by the chapter — is required to submit a written report to the Superintendent of the Building Department. That report must be delivered within 24 hours of the discovery. This provision creates an internal government reporting obligation designed to ensure that potentially unsafe properties are promptly flagged for official review.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Westbury should be aware that under § 83-21, Village employees across departments — not just building inspectors — are obligated to report suspected dangerous or substandard conditions to the Building Department Superintendent within 24 hours. This means a complaint or inspection can be triggered by any Village employee who observes a property in the course of their duties. Operators who maintain properties in good repair and address code concerns proactively are generally better positioned when such reports are made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-21 of the Westbury Code means that tenants are not the only ones who can set an official review in motion — any Village employee who notices or suspects dangerous or substandard conditions is required to report it in writing to the Building Department Superintendent within 24 hours. Tenants who believe their building may qualify as dangerous or substandard under ch. 83 can contact the Village Building Department directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available. Keeping a record of any conditions observed, along with dates, can be useful context when engaging with the Building Department.
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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