Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-63
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person or corporation or officer thereof who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or who fails to comply therewith or who shall fail to comply with any written notice of violation or order issued by the Building Department Administrator, shall be guilty of a violation within the meaning of the New York Penal Law and, upon conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; and, upon a second conviction for the same offense committed within five years of the date of the first offense, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $3,500 or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; and, upon a third conviction for the same offense committed within five years of the date of the second offense, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $3,500 nor more than $5,000 or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each week that any such violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. The owner or owners of any building or premises or part thereof where a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall exist or any lessee, tenant, builder, contractor, subcontractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection therewith and any person who assisted in the commission of any such violation shall each be guilty of a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. B. The penalties heretofore prescribed shall not be imposed upon a person who by operation of law acquires premises containing violations for which a violation order has been issued for a period of six months after the date of such acquisition of the premises. Nevertheless, the penalties provided shall attach and apply either upon the expiration date of such six-month period, or upon transfer of title to the premises before the expiration of such period, whichever first occurs.
Glen Cove Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-63 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 168, including failures to comply with written notices or orders from the Building Department Administrator. A first conviction carries a fine of $1,000–$2,000 and/or up to 15 days imprisonment; a second conviction within five years raises that range to $2,000–$3,500; and a third conviction within five years of the second pushes the range to $3,500–$5,000. Each week a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and every party connected to the violation—owners, tenants, contractors, and others—may each be held individually liable. Parties who acquire a property by operation of law receive a six-month grace period before penalties attach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Glen Cove Code ch. 168 § 168-63 generally stay compliant by promptly addressing any written notice or order issued by the Building Department Administrator, since each week of continued non-compliance can be treated as a distinct, separately punishable violation. Because the penalty schedule escalates significantly with repeat convictions—from a $1,000–$2,000 first-offense range up to $3,500–$5,000 for a third offense—operators typically prioritize swift remediation over delay. Landlords who acquire property through operation of law should be aware that the six-month grace period provided under § 168-63(B) is time-limited, and penalties attach either at the end of that period or upon any earlier transfer of title.
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 § 168-63, tenants are explicitly named among the parties who can be held individually liable for violations of Chapter 168 that they participate in or assist with, so understanding the scope of the chapter is important for renters as well as owners. At the same time, the provision's penalty structure—and the Building Department Administrator's authority to issue written violation orders—means tenants who observe unaddressed code violations on a property have a documented enforcement mechanism available through the Building Department. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or potential exposure under § 168-63 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Glen Cove housing regulations.
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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