Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-41
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings, hotels and specialized senior housing facilities
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance. G. If the use of said elevators or dumbwaiters is discontinued, the same shall be firestopped at each floor level and all service doors thereto shall be permanently sealed with a fire-retarding material having at least one-hour rating. H. In all self-service elevators, there shall, pursuant to such regulations as are adopted by the Commissioner of Housing, be affixed and maintained a mirror which will enable persons, prior to entering such elevators, to view the inside thereof to determine whether any person is in such elevator.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-41 establishes a set of safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities. The rule requires that these conveyances be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that capacity ratings be posted, that emergency signaling devices be functional, and that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and free of flammable materials. Safety and electrical protective devices may not be disabled except during authorized tests or maintenance, and self-service elevators must include mirrors allowing users to see inside the car before entering. If a unit is taken out of service permanently, it must be firestopped at every floor and all service doors sealed with fire-retarding material rated for at least one hour.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities in Great Neck Plaza subject to ch. 124 § 124-41 generally keep all elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator equipment in a condition free from physical and fire hazards, with rated-capacity signs posted in conspicuous locations. Compliant operators ensure that emergency signaling devices remain functional, that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms are kept clean and free of refuse, oil, grease, and flammable liquids, and that no safety or electrical protective device is rendered inoperative outside of authorized testing or maintenance windows. Where self-service elevators are present, operators affix and maintain mirrors that allow prospective riders to view the interior of the car before entering, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Housing under § 124-41(H).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings covered by Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-41 have an interest in elevators and dumbwaiters that are properly maintained, clearly marked with capacity ratings, and equipped with working emergency signals and interior-view mirrors in self-service cars. If an elevator appears to lack required safety features—such as a missing capacity sign, a disabled emergency signal, an obstructed hoistway, or an absent mirror—tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local housing or building enforcement authority in Great Neck Plaza. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 124-41 and related local housing codes.
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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