Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-5
Unsafe buildings or structures
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All buildings or structures with any or all of the following defects shall be deemed unsafe buildings or structures: A. Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside of the middle 1/3 of its base. B. Those which, exclusive of the foundation, show 33% or more of damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members, or 50% of damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting, enclosing or outside walls or covering. C. Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded, or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used. D. Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety, morals or the general health and welfare of the occupants or the people of the Village. E. Those which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that they are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of those living therein and those members of the public who may come in contact with such persons. F. Those having inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of communication. G. Those who have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure members of the public or property. H. Those which because of their condition are unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of the people of this Village.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-5 establishes the criteria by which a building or structure is officially classified as 'unsafe' within the Village of Westbury. A structure may receive this designation for a wide range of physical deficiencies, including severe structural lean or buckling, significant deterioration of load-bearing or exterior elements, fire or storm damage, unsanitary or dilapidated conditions, inadequate fire egress, dangerously attached parts, or any condition broadly threatening public health and welfare. The provision does not itself specify a penalty but sets the threshold that triggers further regulatory action under the Village's building safety framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-5 generally maintain buildings in a condition that avoids each of the enumerated defect categories, such as ensuring structural members are sound, deterioration stays well below the stated thresholds, loads are properly distributed, and egress pathways meet applicable standards. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections to identify and remediate issues like fire damage, decay, or loosely attached exterior elements before they reach the severity described in § 83-5. Keeping documentation of inspections and repairs can support a showing that a property does not meet the 'unsafe' designation criteria.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-5, tenants living in buildings that exhibit conditions such as severe structural deterioration, fire damage, inadequate egress, or unsanitary decay may have grounds to assert that the property has been officially classified—or should be classified—as an unsafe structure. Tenants who observe such conditions can consider reporting them to the Village of Westbury's building or code enforcement office, which has authority to inspect and act on § 83-5 designations. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand how an 'unsafe building' finding may affect their rights and available remedies.
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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