Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-3
Removal or repair of dangerous buildings
Operative Text
All dangerous buildings, within the terms of § 128-2 of this chapter, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or removed as herein provided.
Section 128-3 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 128 establishes that any building meeting the definition of 'dangerous' under § 128-2 is legally classified as a public nuisance. Once a structure carries that designation, the law requires that it either be repaired to a safe condition or removed entirely. This provision sets the foundational obligation that triggers the remediation procedures described elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Freeport Code § 128-3, a property owner whose building has been deemed dangerous pursuant to § 128-2 faces a public nuisance designation that obligates either repair or removal of the structure. Compliant operators generally monitor the physical condition of their buildings proactively, address structural or safety deficiencies before an official determination is made, and cooperate with municipal inspectors when a dangerous-building review is initiated. Keeping documentation of maintenance, inspections, and repairs is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with Chapter 128.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Freeport Code § 128-3 gives tenants a basis to understand that a building officially classified as dangerous under § 128-2 is treated as a public nuisance, which triggers a legal obligation for the owner to repair or remove it. Tenants who believe their building may meet the dangerous-building criteria can report concerns to the appropriate Freeport municipal authority responsible for code enforcement, which may initiate an inspection and formal determination. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain how a public nuisance designation under Chapter 128 may relate to other housing remedies available to occupants.
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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