Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-38
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 127-38 of Garden City's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these conveyances be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. It also mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and uncluttered, prohibits storing flammable liquids in machine rooms, and bars anyone from disabling required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Garden City are expected to maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in compliance with § 127-38 on an ongoing basis. Compliant operators typically ensure that capacity signs are posted conspicuously in each car, that emergency signaling equipment remains functional, and that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms are kept clear of refuse, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials. Operators also take care that no safety or electrical protective device is rendered inoperative outside of formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
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Under § 127-38 of Garden City's Code of Ordinances, tenants in multiple dwellings have an interest in elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that are free from physical and fire hazards and equipped with working emergency signals and proper capacity signage. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as disabled safety devices, cluttered machine rooms, or missing emergency signals—they may report those concerns to the appropriate Garden City municipal code enforcement authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under this provision could be relevant to their housing situation.
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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