Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 433-17
Offers to rent
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No individual, owner, broker, agent, or other individual shall publish a written offer or solicitation of offers to rent or lease a rental dwelling unit unless that offer or solicitation refers by number to a valid rental occupancy permit for the rental dwelling unit in question. For purposes of this section, "publish" means to promulgate to the general public, or to selected segments of the general public, in a newspaper, magazine, flyer, handbill, mailed circular, bulletin board, sign or any other electronic media. Violation of this section shall be unlawful and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York.
Section 433-17 of Farmingdale's Code of Ordinances requires that any written advertisement or solicitation to rent or lease a dwelling unit — whether in print, on a flyer, on a sign, or through electronic media — must include the number of a valid rental occupancy permit for that specific unit. The rule applies to owners, brokers, agents, and any other individual who publishes such an offer. Violating this requirement is classified as an unlawful offense under New York State Penal Law.
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Under § 433-17, compliant operators in Farmingdale obtain a valid rental occupancy permit before listing a unit and include that permit number in every written advertisement or solicitation, regardless of the medium used — print, online, signage, or otherwise. Because the provision covers not just owners but also brokers and agents acting on an owner's behalf, property managers generally ensure that anyone marketing their units is furnished with the current permit number. A violation is treated as a criminal offense under New York State Penal Law, which underscores the seriousness of this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 433-17 gives prospective tenants a concrete signal to look for: any lawful written rental listing in Farmingdale should display a valid rental occupancy permit number. If a listing lacks this number, it may indicate that the unit does not hold a current permit, which could be relevant to habitability and legal occupancy. Tenants who encounter listings without a permit number may wish to inquire with the Village of Farmingdale's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available.
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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