Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-9
Restrictions upon issuance of license; grounds for revocation
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No license shall be issued and may be revoked: A. Character of applicant. To an applicant not of good moral character. B. Fire protection. Unless each and every floor on which rooms are occupied shall be equipped with an approved fire extinguisher in good working condition readily accessible for use at all times. C. Condition of premises. Unless the exterior and interior of such buildings are maintained in a suitable state of repair, including but not limited to the following: (1) Ample or sufficient lighting in halls by fluorescent lighting or equivalent. (2) Painting of exterior of building at least once every five years. (3) Painting of interior at least once every three years. D. Hallways, stairways. Unless all walls and ceilings of hallways and walls and support of the stairways of such buildings shall be covered with materials or assemblies having a fire rating of at least one hour. E. Maximum occupancy. Unless no more than four persons in the aggregate shall occupy a sleeping room. F. Sanitary facilities. Unless proper sanitary facilities are provided, including one bathroom for every six persons or portion thereof and one bathroom on every floor.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 § 106-9 sets out the conditions that must be met before a rental license can be issued and that, if unmet, can lead to revocation. The rule covers a range of requirements: the applicant's character, fire extinguisher availability on every occupied floor, interior and exterior maintenance (including regular painting cycles), fire-rated materials in hallways and stairways, a maximum of four occupants per sleeping room, and adequate bathroom facilities. A license will not be granted—and an existing one may be pulled—if any of these standards are not satisfied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 106-9 generally keep approved fire extinguishers accessible on every occupied floor and ensure hallway and stairway surfaces meet the one-hour fire-rating requirement. Compliant properties are painted on the exterior at least every five years and on the interior at least every three years, with halls adequately lit. Sleeping rooms are kept to no more than four occupants, and bathrooms are provided at a ratio of one per six persons per floor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-9 establishes minimum habitability and safety standards that a licensed rental property in Glen Cove must meet. If a property lacks working fire extinguishers, proper sanitation, adequate lighting, or exceeds occupancy limits, those conditions may constitute grounds for license revocation. Tenants who believe their building falls short of these standards can contact the Glen Cove licensing or code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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