Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-122
Bureau to make repairs or demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a notice and order to remove a violation or secure, vacate or demolish a building has not been complied with and when such failure to comply is deemed by the chief officer of the Bureau to constitute a nuisance, he may proceed to cause the structure to be demolished, repaired, altered, secured or vacated or take such other legal action as is necessary to abate the nuisance. Whenever the chief officer of the Bureau determines that such nuisance exists, he shall record sufficient proof to support such determination. Abatement authorized by this section shall not commence until at least 30 days after service of such order, except as provided in § 231-110 .
Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-122, when a property owner fails to comply with an official notice and order—and that failure is deemed a nuisance by the Bureau's chief officer—the Bureau itself is authorized to step in and carry out the required work, whether that means demolition, repair, alteration, securing, or vacating the structure. The chief officer must document sufficient proof before making such a determination. Except in circumstances covered by § 231-110, the Bureau cannot begin abatement action until at least 30 days after the order has been served.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-122, a property owner who receives a notice and order to address a violation, secure, vacate, or demolish a building faces the possibility that the Bureau will carry out that work directly if the order goes unheeded and the chief officer classifies the situation as a nuisance. Operators who act promptly upon receiving such orders—completing required repairs, securing the structure, or otherwise demonstrating compliance—generally avoid the Bureau's direct intervention. Keeping dated records of all remediation steps taken in response to any official order can help demonstrate good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-122 of Albany's Code of Ordinances gives the Bureau authority to directly abate conditions that a landlord has failed to correct after a formal order, which can be relevant to tenants living in buildings with unresolved violations. If you are in a building that has received a notice and order and conditions remain hazardous, you may have grounds to contact the Bureau to inquire about the status of enforcement or to report ongoing concerns. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help you understand how this provision interacts with your housing situation and what general options may be available to you.
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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