Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 437 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 437-3
Penalties for offenses
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A. A violation of a chapter provision involving any nonpermitted occupancies of dwellings is a violation, as that term is defined in the New York State Penal Law . B. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter inconsistent herewith, for each chapter violation involving any nonpermitted occupancy of dwellings, the owner and any person who is in charge of the subject property at the time of the violation shall be liable for a fine not to exceed $5,000 for the first violation; and fine shall not exceed $10,000 for a second and any subsequent violation. C. Each week that the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 437 § 437-3 establishes that unpermitted occupancy of a dwelling is treated as a criminal violation under New York State Penal Law. Financial penalties can reach up to $5,000 for a first offense and up to $10,000 for each subsequent offense. Importantly, every week that an unpermitted occupancy continues counts as its own separate violation, meaning fines can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 437 § 437-3, property owners and anyone in charge of a property at the time of a violation can be held personally liable for fines tied to unpermitted occupancies. Compliant operators generally ensure that all dwelling occupancies are properly permitted before tenants move in and address any compliance gaps promptly, since each additional week of noncompliance triggers a new, separately punishable violation. Keeping thorough records of permits and occupancy approvals is a practice commonly associated with operators who stay in good standing under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 437 § 437-3 makes clear that responsibility for unpermitted occupancies falls on the property owner and anyone in charge of the property—not the tenant occupying the dwelling. Tenants who believe they may be living in an unpermitted unit can look into contacting the Village of Farmingdale's code enforcement office to understand the status of their dwelling. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit's occupancy status is in question.
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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