Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform standards governing the condition, occupancy and maintenance of residential premises and establishing reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof.
Chapter 321 of the Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a baseline set of standards that apply uniformly to residential properties within the jurisdiction. Under § 321-1, the chapter's stated aim is to govern the physical condition, occupancy rules, and ongoing maintenance of homes and apartments. The provision also frames the chapter as a vehicle for protecting the safety, health, and welfare of anyone who lives in or uses those residential spaces.
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Section 321-1 signals that the entirety of Chapter 321 is built around consistent, enforceable maintenance and occupancy standards that apply to all residential properties in Great Neck. Operators who stay current with the chapter's requirements generally maintain properties in a condition that meets the safety, health, and welfare benchmarks the code is designed to uphold. Familiarity with the chapter as a whole is a practical starting point for understanding what uniform compliance looks like under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 321-1 establishes that Chapter 321 of the Great Neck Code exists specifically to protect the safety, health, and welfare of residential occupants like tenants. Because the chapter sets uniform standards for property condition and maintenance, tenants who believe those standards are not being met may have grounds to raise a violation under this framework. General enforcement paths can include contacting the relevant local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Great Neck's ordinances.
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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