Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-19
Exterior protection
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A. Foundation walls shall be maintained so as to be structurally sound and to prevent the entrance of termites and vermin. Such protection shall consist of shoring, where necessary, and grouting of masonry cracks and other suitable means. B. Exterior walls and wall components shall be maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to the elements and destructive insects. Such maintenance shall consist of painting, installing or repairing walls, replacing damaged or missing shingles, copings and flashings, waterproofing joints, waterproof coatings, installing or repairing termite shields, poison treatment of the soil or other suitable means. No poison treatment shall be employed which will contaminate the potable water supply to the premises. C. Roofing shall be maintained in a watertight condition so as to prevent leakage into the building. Such maintenance shall consist of repairing, roofing, flashing, waterproof coatings or other suitable means.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-19 establishes minimum standards for the exterior protection of buildings, covering foundation walls, exterior walls, and roofing. Foundation walls must remain structurally sound and sealed against termites and vermin; exterior walls must be maintained to resist weather damage and destructive insects; and roofs must be kept watertight to prevent interior leakage. The provision also prohibits any pest-treatment method that could contaminate the building's potable water supply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-19, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all three exterior systems — foundations, walls, and roofs — using the methods the provision describes, such as grouting masonry cracks, replacing damaged shingles or flashings, and repairing roofing materials. When pest or termite treatment is used on soil, operators ensure the method chosen does not pose any risk of contaminating the building's drinking water supply. Keeping dated maintenance records and inspection reports helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with these exterior-protection requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Village Code ch. 199 § 199-19 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building's foundation, exterior walls, or roof are not properly maintained — for example, if there are signs of vermin entry, water intrusion, or deteriorating wall components. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the Babylon Village code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what local complaint or inspection processes are available under this provision.
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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