Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-121
Order to demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation as provided in § 231-120 of this code has not been complied with, the chief officer of the Bureau may order the building demolished. Such order shall be served on the same parties provided in § 231-120 and in the same manner as provided for service of notice and order in § 231-108 , and demolition shall be completed within the time specified by the chief officer of the Bureau.
Section 231-121 of Albany's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which a building can be ordered demolished when a prior notice of violation issued under § 231-120 has gone uncorrected. The chief officer of the Bureau holds the authority to issue such a demolition order, which must be served on the same parties and in the same manner as outlined in §§ 231-120 and 231-108. The order sets a specific deadline by which demolition must be completed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-121, property owners who have received a notice of violation under § 231-120 and have not brought the building into compliance risk receiving a formal demolition order from the chief officer of the Bureau. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any § 231-120 notice, document corrective actions taken, and communicate with the Bureau before deadlines lapse. Receiving a demolition order under § 231-121 can result in the permanent loss of the structure, making timely engagement with the Bureau a standard practice among property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-121 means that a building where tenants live could be subject to a demolition order if the landlord has failed to address a prior notice of violation issued under § 231-120. Tenants have an interest in knowing whether their building has received such notices, and local tenant-rights organizations or the Bureau itself may be able to provide information about a property's violation history. If a demolition order under § 231-121 is issued, tenants may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what relocation rights or other protections may be available to them.
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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