Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 215 — Residential Occupancy (Arts. I–V)
Cohoes residential occupancy ordinance, Arts. I–V (§§ 215-1–215-35, 35 §§): rental registration, habitability standards, owner duties, and enforcement. Art. VI (short-term rentals) is HELD. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (35)
§ 215-1
Purpose
§ 215-10
Registration of landlords
§ 215-11
Title
§ 215-12
Continuation of certain preexisting conditions
§ 215-13
Administrative agency
§ 215-14
Responsibilities of owners and occupants
§ 215-15
Penalties for offenses
§ 215-16
General provisions
§ 215-17
Exits
§ 215-18
Structural requirements; general requirements
§ 215-19
Interior protection
§ 215-2
Title
§ 215-20
Exterior protection
§ 215-21
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 215-22
Prevention of fire spread
§ 215-23
Fireplaces
§ 215-24
Mechanical equipment requirements
§ 215-25
Plumbing
§ 215-26
Fuel gas
§ 215-27
Heat
§ 215-28
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 215-29
Electrical requirements
§ 215-3
Application and availability of remedies; authority to issue regulations; severability
§ 215-30
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 215-31
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation
§ 215-32
Fuel oil
§ 215-33
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 215-34
Infestation and screening
§ 215-35
Garbage and refuse
§ 215-4
Definitions
§ 215-5
Inspection and certification required; period of validity
§ 215-6
Inspection and residential occupancy permit prior to reoccupancy; noncompliance
§ 215-7
Fees
§ 215-8
Transient-occupancy dwellings
§ 215-9