Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-25
Department inspections
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The Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings shall be authorized to cause inspections of boilers, as needed, to protect the health, safety and well-being of the building's occupants and to enforce the provision of this code.
Section 58-25 of the Yonkers Code of Ordinances authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings to conduct inspections of boilers in residential buildings whenever such inspections are deemed necessary. The purpose of these inspections is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of building occupants and to ensure compliance with the applicable code provisions. This authority is discretionary, meaning the Commissioner may initiate an inspection based on need rather than on a fixed schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 58-25, the Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings holds the authority to inspect boilers in your building at any time it determines an inspection is warranted. Compliant property operators generally keep boilers maintained, accessible, and in good working order so that any inspection can proceed without obstruction. Maintaining up-to-date service records and ensuring boiler rooms are accessible are practices commonly associated with code-compliant building management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 58-25 gives the Yonkers Commissioner of Housing and Buildings the power to inspect boilers to protect occupant health and safety. If a tenant has concerns about a boiler's condition or safety, one general path is to contact the Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings to request that an inspection be conducted under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Westchester County can also provide information about how this inspection authority may relate to habitability concerns.
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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