Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-73
Unfit dwellings designated
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Any dwelling or dwelling units, rooming house or rooming unit or premises having any of the defects found in Subsections A, B, C and D may be designated by the Building Inspector as unfit for human habitation or use and may be so placarded. A. The structure lacks illumination, ventilation, sanitation, heat or other facilities adequate to protect the health and safety of the occupants or the public as are required by this chapter. B. The structure is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested in such a manner as to create a serious hazard to the health and safety of the occupants or the public. C. The structure or premises, including foundations, because of the general conditions, state of the premises or number of occupants, is so unsanitary, unsafe, overcrowded or otherwise detrimental to health and safety that it creates a serious hazard to the occupants or the public. D. The structure, because of the failure of the owner or occupant to comply with such notices or order issued pursuant to this chapter, is unfit for human habitation or use.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-73 establishes the conditions under which a dwelling, rooming house, or related premises may be officially designated as unfit for human habitation. The Building Inspector holds authority to make this designation and post a placard on the property when specific deficiencies are found, such as inadequate illumination, ventilation, or sanitation, serious structural decay or vermin infestation, dangerous overcrowding, or an owner's or occupant's failure to comply with prior notices or orders. Once designated, the property carries a formal legal status reflecting that it poses a serious hazard to occupants or the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-73, property owners who maintain dwellings in compliance with the chapter's standards for illumination, ventilation, sanitation, heat, and structural integrity generally avoid the risk of an "unfit for human habitation" designation. Compliant operators respond promptly to any notices or orders issued under Chapter 158, since failure to do so is itself a standalone basis for the Building Inspector to designate and placard a property. Keeping documentation of maintenance, repairs, and responses to official notices is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-73 gives tenants a basis to understand when housing conditions—such as structural decay, vermin infestation, inadequate heat, or dangerous overcrowding—may legally qualify a property as unfit for human habitation. If a tenant believes conditions in their dwelling meet the thresholds described in this section, they may consider contacting the Evans Building Inspector to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. A formal "unfit" designation and placard issued under § 158-73 can also be relevant in other legal or administrative proceedings related to the condition of the property.
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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