Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-19
Declaration of nuisance; abatement required
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All buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, multiple dwellings, rooming units, rooming houses, yards, courts, open areas and vacant lots which are in violation of this chapter are hereby declared to be nuisances and shall be abated by being corrected, made sanitary, repaired, vacated or demolished, in accordance with the orders of the enforcement officer.
Under Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160-19, any residential property — including individual dwelling units, rooming houses, yards, and vacant lots — that fails to meet the standards set out in Chapter 160 is legally classified as a nuisance. Once that designation applies, the property must be brought into compliance through correction, sanitation, repair, vacation of occupants, or demolition. The specific remedy is determined by the orders of the designated enforcement officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Endicott should be aware that under § 160-19, a code violation does not merely trigger a fine — it can result in the entire property or unit being declared a nuisance subject to mandatory abatement. Compliant operators generally maintain buildings, yards, and common areas in continuous conformance with Chapter 160 so that no enforcement officer has grounds to issue an abatement order. When a violation notice is received, prompt corrective action is the hallmark of responsible property management, since the range of remedies available to the enforcement officer extends all the way to demolition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-19 of Endicott's housing code gives tenants a meaningful protection: if a landlord's property falls into violation of Chapter 160, the law declares it a nuisance and requires the enforcement officer to order abatement. Tenants who believe their dwelling, rooming unit, or surrounding yard is in violation may report conditions to the local enforcement office, which has authority to compel correction, repairs, or other remedies. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how an outstanding nuisance declaration under § 160-19 might be raised in housing court proceedings or other enforcement contexts.
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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