Flower Hill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 176-5
Application for rental occupancy permit
Operative Text
A. An application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made to the Superintendent and shall include the following information and such other information as the Superintendent may deem appropriate: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the managing agent or operator, if any, or of the owner of the rental building; (2) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the rental building; (3) The number of dwelling units within the rental building; (4) The name, telephone number, and email address of the occupant or occupants to whom the dwelling unit is rented. If not known at the time of the registration, that information shall be added to the registration within 30 days after it becomes known. In the event that such dwelling unit is at any time thereafter rented to a different occupant or occupants, within 30 days of that rental, such registration information shall be updated so that it is always current; (5) A floor plan or other diagram sufficient for the Superintendent to identify the location of the dwelling unit within the rental building if the dwelling unit is only part of the rental building; (6) A certification that the dwelling unit is equipped with a functioning smoke detector devices and carbon monoxide alarms in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and certification that the unit has been inspected and is rodent- and infestation-free. B. Each application shall be executed and acknowledged by the owner of the rental building.
Section 176-5 of Flower Hill's Code of Ordinances establishes what information must be submitted when applying for a rental occupancy permit for a dwelling unit. The application must cover owner or managing-agent contact details, the property's address and tax-map description, the number of units in the building, current occupant contact information (updated within 30 days of any change), a floor plan or diagram if the unit is part of a larger building, and a certification that smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and rodent-free conditions are in place. The application must be signed and acknowledged by the building's owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 176-5, compliant rental building owners in Flower Hill submit a complete application to the Superintendent before renting a dwelling unit, providing accurate contact information for themselves or their managing agent, the property's tax-map details, and the number of units. Operators who stay in compliance keep occupant information current, filing updates with the Superintendent within 30 days whenever a unit is rented to a new occupant. Owners also ensure that each unit has functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms meeting New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards, and that the unit has been inspected and confirmed to be rodent- and infestation-free before certifying the application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 176-5 requires that landlords register accurate and up-to-date occupant information with the Flower Hill Superintendent, meaning tenants have a right to be included in a properly maintained rental occupancy permit. If a tenant believes their landlord has not filed or updated the required registration under § 176-5—or has not certified that the unit meets smoke detector, carbon monoxide, or rodent-free standards—they may raise that non-compliance as a concern with the appropriate local authority or use it as context when consulting a tenant-rights organization. Tenants can also review publicly available permit records or contact the Superintendent's office to verify whether a valid permit is on file for their unit.
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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