Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-44
Buildings and structures
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A. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good condition. Surfaces, not inherently resistant to deterioration, shall be treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative. B. Floors, walls, including windows and doors, ceilings and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated. C. Paint containing more than 1% of metallic lead, based on the total nonvolatile content of the paint, shall not be used to paint any interior wall, ceiling, window, door or other interior surface. Where such paint on interior surfaces is peeling, or otherwise presents a health hazard, it shall be promptly removed and the surface safely and appropriately refinished or resurfaced.
Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-44 establishes maintenance standards for both the exterior and interior surfaces of buildings. Exterior surfaces that are not naturally resistant to decay must be protected with paint or another suitable coating, while interior surfaces—including floors, walls, windows, doors, and ceilings—must be kept clean, sanitary, and free of defects such as peeling paint, cracked plaster, or rotting wood. The provision also prohibits the use of paint containing more than 1% metallic lead on any interior surface and requires that any such existing lead paint that is peeling or poses a health hazard be promptly and safely removed and the surface refinished.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-44 generally maintain a routine inspection schedule to catch deteriorating exterior coatings, damaged interior surfaces, and any conditions involving peeling paint before they become code violations. Compliant operators keep records of surface treatments applied to exterior materials that are not inherently weather-resistant and document the removal or remediation of any interior lead-based paint (over 1% metallic lead) that is peeling or otherwise hazardous. Because lead paint remediation carries specific safety requirements, operators typically work with qualified contractors and follow applicable federal and state lead-safe work practice standards when addressing those conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-44, tenants have a right to occupy a unit whose interior surfaces—walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors—are maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition, free of peeling paint, cracked plaster, and decayed wood. If a tenant observes peeling paint that may contain lead or other deteriorating surface conditions, they may report those conditions to the appropriate Glen Cove code enforcement authority, which has the power to require the property owner to make corrections. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 168-44 might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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