Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-57
Duties of owners and lessors
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A. It shall be the duty of every owner and lessor of a multiple dwelling to register with the Building Department, on forms provided by the City of Glen Cove, within 90 days of the adoption of these provisions and to file changes in any registration information as the Building Department may require, including: (1) Name and address of each owner and lessor. (2) Description and address of each multiple dwelling. (3) Sketch showing kitchens, bedrooms, hallways, common areas, levels of occupancy, smoke detectors, exits and other firesafety equipment for each dwelling unit on the premises containing a multiple dwelling. (4) Identification of any mixed-use occupancy on the premises. (5) Any other information the Building Department Administrator deems reasonably necessary to the carrying out of these provisions. B. It shall be the duty of every owner and lessor of a multiple dwelling to comply with the New York Multiple Residence Law and to maintain such multiple dwelling in compliance with all of the fire, occupancy and safety provisions provided therein, wherever applicable to said dwelling. C. Any owner and lessor and their agents who violate any of the provisions of this section or the New York Multiple Residence Law or who fail to comply with a violation order issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment as provided in § 168-63 of this chapter.
Section 168-57 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline obligations for owners and lessors of multiple dwellings in the city. It requires registration with the Building Department within 90 days of the provisions' adoption, including detailed information about the property, its layout, safety equipment, and occupancy. The rule also mandates ongoing compliance with the New York Multiple Residence Law covering fire, occupancy, and safety standards, and ties violations to penalties outlined in § 168-63.
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Under § 168-57, compliant operators of multiple dwellings in Glen Cove register with the Building Department using the city's official forms, submitting owner contact information, property descriptions, unit sketches showing kitchens, bedrooms, exits, smoke detectors, and other fire-safety equipment, and any mixed-use occupancy details. They also update registration information whenever the Building Department requires changes. Ongoing compliance with the New York Multiple Residence Law on fire, occupancy, and safety standards is a continuing duty, and failure to meet any of these obligations—or to respond to a violation order—can result in fines and/or imprisonment as specified in § 168-63.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-57 gives tenants of Glen Cove multiple dwellings a basis to expect that their building is properly registered with the Building Department and maintained in accordance with the New York Multiple Residence Law's fire, occupancy, and safety requirements. If a building appears unregistered or unsafe, tenants may contact the Glen Cove Building Department to inquire about compliance or report potential violations. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 168-57 could be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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