Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 21A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 21A-8
Certification of building permit application
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No application for a building permit for a housing accommodation submitted after this chapter takes effect shall be valid unless it bears the printed and signed statement that the permit applicant understands and will comply with this chapter.
Under Brookhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 21A § 21A-8, any building permit application for a housing accommodation filed after the chapter's effective date must include a printed and signed statement from the applicant affirming awareness of and intent to comply with the chapter's requirements. An application that lacks this certification is considered invalid on its face. This requirement functions as a gatekeeping mechanism, ensuring that applicants formally acknowledge the rent-regulation obligations before a permit can be processed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking a building permit for a housing accommodation in Brookhaven must ensure that every application submitted after ch. 21A took effect includes the required printed and signed compliance certification under § 21A-8. Operators who manage permit applications through agents or contractors generally confirm that the certification language is present and properly executed before submission. An application missing this statement will not be considered valid, which can delay or derail the permitting process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21A-8 of Brookhaven's Code of Ordinances establishes that housing accommodations developed under permits issued after the chapter's effective date should have been subject to a formal compliance acknowledgment at the application stage. Tenants who have questions about whether a landlord's building permit was properly certified may find it useful to review public permit records or reach out to the relevant municipal permitting office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brookhaven's local ordinances can help explain what this certification requirement means for housing accommodations in the area.
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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