Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-113
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Records shall be kept of all complaints received, inspections made, violations and actions taken regarding premises regulated by this code. Records of inspections made, violations found and actions taken regarding premises regulated by this code shall be available for public inspection.
Section 231-113 of Albany's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 231, requires that housing authorities maintain a written record of every complaint received, every inspection conducted, every violation identified, and every enforcement action taken on regulated premises. These records are not purely internal: the provision explicitly makes inspection records, violation findings, and enforcement actions available for anyone to view. The rule creates a layer of public accountability by ensuring that the regulatory history of a property is accessible beyond the agency itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code § 231-113, property owners and managers should be aware that the regulatory history of their buildings—including inspections, violations, and any enforcement actions—is part of a publicly accessible record. Compliant operators generally maintain their own copies of inspection reports and correspondence with the housing authority, since those documents may surface in public searches. Knowing that this record is open to the public underscores the importance of promptly addressing any violations noted under Chapter 231.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-113 of Albany's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 231, gives members of the public the right to inspect records of housing inspections, violations found, and actions taken on regulated properties. Tenants can request to review the regulatory history of their building or a prospective rental through the appropriate Albany housing authority office, which is required to make those records available. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Albany's housing code can help explain how to locate and interpret these records, and how a property's documented violation history might be relevant to a housing concern.
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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