Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-42
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice as used in the exterminating trade. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-42 requires that all grounds, buildings, and structures be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used meet generally accepted industry standards. Additionally, where rodent or vermin infestation is a risk, basement and cellar windows and other openings must be fitted with wire mesh or other suitable screening materials. The rule addresses both active infestation and preventive measures to reduce the conditions that allow pests to take hold.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 127-42, compliant property operators routinely inspect grounds and structures for signs of pest harborage and arrange extermination services that follow industry-standard practices when infestations are found or suspected. Operators also assess basement and cellar openings for vulnerability to rodent or vermin entry and install wire mesh or comparable screening where that risk exists. Keeping documentation of inspections, extermination treatments, and screening installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-42 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises that are maintained free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, with properly screened basement and cellar openings where infestation risk exists. Tenants who observe signs of pest infestation or unscreened openings in lower-level areas may report conditions to the appropriate Garden City code enforcement authority, which can inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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