Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-2
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The purpose of this code is to provide basic and uniform housing standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Section 124-2 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of the village's residential housing code: to set consistent baseline standards for the condition, occupancy, and upkeep of residential properties. The provision frames the entire chapter as a framework aimed at protecting the safety, health, and welfare of people who live in or use those properties. It does not itself impose specific requirements but signals the interpretive lens through which the rest of Chapter 124 is applied.
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As a property owner or manager operating in Great Neck Plaza, understanding that Chapter 124 § 124-2 anchors the entire housing code in principles of safety, health, and welfare helps clarify why the specific maintenance and occupancy standards throughout the chapter exist. Compliant operators generally treat this purpose statement as a guiding principle, ensuring that their properties meet the uniform baseline standards the code is designed to enforce. Keeping residential premises in good condition and properly maintained aligns with the foundational intent declared in § 124-2.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-2 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances signals that tenants are among the intended beneficiaries of the village's residential housing standards, which exist specifically to safeguard occupant safety, health, and welfare. When conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of basic habitability or maintenance expectations, this purpose provision provides context for understanding the protections that the rest of Chapter 124 is meant to deliver. Tenants who believe their living conditions violate the code's standards may consider reaching out to the appropriate Great Neck Plaza enforcement authority or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about 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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