Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-25
Storm drainage
Operative Text
A. Roofs and paved areas, including yards and courts, shall be drained. Storm drainage shall be conveyed to an adequate and approved system of stormwater disposal where available. Storm drains shall be discharged in such manner that water will not flow onto sidewalks. B. Where a drainage system may be subject to backwater, suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow into the building. C. Leaders and gutters, if used, shall be constructed on noncombustible material, except that wood leaders and gutters may be used for buildings not more than three stories high.
Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-25 establishes standards for how roofs and paved surfaces must handle rainwater and runoff. Storm drainage must be directed to an approved disposal system where one is available, and water must not be allowed to flow onto sidewalks. Where backwater is a risk, the system must include safeguards to prevent flooding into the building, and any leaders or gutters used must be made of noncombustible materials unless the building is three stories or fewer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-25, compliant property operators ensure that all roof and paved-surface drainage is connected to an approved stormwater disposal system and that discharge points are positioned so water does not run onto sidewalks. Operators also install backwater prevention measures on any drainage system susceptible to backflow, protecting the building's interior from overflow. When leaders and gutters are part of the system, compliant operators use noncombustible materials unless the building is three stories or shorter, in which case wood may be used.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck Code ch. 321 § 321-25 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if storm drainage at their building is inadequate — for example, if water backs up into the building or flows onto sidewalks due to a lack of proper safeguards. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to violate these drainage standards may report them to the relevant Great Neck municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how drainage deficiencies might relate to habitability concerns or other protections under local law.
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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