Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-15
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that groundwater and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-15 establishes baseline structural and environmental maintenance standards for all buildings. Every building must be kept strong enough to bear its own weight and any imposed loads, with those forces safely transferred to the ground without harmful settling or movement. Structural members must be shielded from deterioration caused by moisture, temperature cycles, corrosion, and pests such as termites, and buildings on water-bearing soil must be kept free of groundwater and surface-water intrusion in habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-15, compliant property operators routinely inspect load-bearing elements, foundations, and structural members for signs of settling, deformation, moisture damage, corrosion, and pest activity. Operators generally maintain weatherproofing, drainage systems, and pest-control measures to prevent the categories of deterioration the section specifically identifies. Properties situated on seasonally water-bearing soil typically receive particular attention to waterproofing and drainage to keep habitable areas, basements, and cellars dry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-15 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural compromise, excessive settling, moisture intrusion, or pest-related deterioration in habitable spaces, basements, or cellars. Tenants who observe such conditions may document them in writing and report them to the appropriate local code-enforcement or building department for inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Great Neck Plaza's local ordinances can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision.
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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