Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-67
Registry form and filing
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A. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each residential rental premises which is subject to the provisions of this chapter to timely file a registry application form with the Building Department for each premises, accompanied with a fee, which may be set by resolution of the City Council from time to time, which form shall require the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of record of the residential rental premises intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description of the premise containing the dwelling unit(s). (3) A description and location of the premises, including number of rooms, exits and stories, bathrooms and kitchens, and a sketch of each floor layout with dimensions, as well as lot size drawn to scale, and a description and location of off-street parking spaces available on the premises. (4) Designation of an agent for notification and service of process where required by this chapter. (5) A statement of the owner attesting to the truth of matters asserted in the application and that to the best of the owner's knowledge no violations of city laws or state laws exist on the premises being registered. (6) The application shall state the registration fee(s) as set by City Council resolution from time to time. (7) Such additional information as the BDA deems appropriate to the carrying out of the requirements and intent of this chapter. B. The application shall be reviewed by the BDA or his designee for adequacy. Should the BDA determine that said application is incomplete, defective or untruthful for any reason, said application shall be marked "rejected" and returned to the filer. A rejected application shall not be deemed to comply with the filing provisions of this chapter. C. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to timely notify the Building Department whenever the information provided in the registry application has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. D. Every approved application shall be valid for two years and shall be given a registry number by the BDA which shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance. A copy of the approved application with the approval stamp of the BDA, in original ink, issued to the property owner after satisfactory inspection of residential occupancy, shall be necessary to rent any residential premises in the City of Glen Cove.
Section 168-67 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances requires owners of residential rental properties to register their premises with the Building Department by submitting a detailed application form and paying a fee set by City Council resolution. The form must include owner contact information, property details, a floor-plan sketch, an agent for service of process, and a sworn statement that no known code violations exist on the property. Once approved, the registration is valid for two years and carries a unique registry number; a stamped copy of the approved application is required before any residential unit in Glen Cove may be lawfully rented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential rental properties in Glen Cove generally maintain compliance with § 168-67 by submitting a complete registry application to the Building Department before renting any unit, including all required details such as floor-plan sketches, off-street parking descriptions, and a designated agent for service of process. Because the Building Department Administrator (BDA) may reject incomplete or inaccurate applications—and a rejected application does not satisfy the filing requirement—compliant operators double-check every field before submission and pay the applicable City Council-set fee. Since each approved registration expires after two years, diligent operators track renewal deadlines and promptly notify the Building Department whenever ownership details or property information change, as required by subsection C.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 168-67, a landlord in Glen Cove is legally required to hold a valid, BDA-approved registry application—stamped in original ink—before renting any residential premises, meaning tenants have a basis to inquire whether their unit is properly registered. If a landlord cannot produce evidence of a current, approved registration (valid for two years from issuance), that may constitute a violation of this chapter that tenants can raise with the Glen Cove Building Department. Tenants who have questions about a property's registration status or who believe a landlord is renting without a valid registry number may contact the Building Department directly or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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