Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-47
Infestation and screening
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A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice. B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. Each dwelling unit and all public spaces shall be provided with adequate screening on each window, consisting of wire mesh or other suitable materials to assure such areas the freedom from flies and insects. This provision shall not apply where spaces are air-conditioned.
Great Neck Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-47 establishes that all grounds, buildings, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and that any extermination methods used must follow generally accepted practices. Basement and cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials where rodent or vermin infestation is a risk. Every dwelling unit and common area window must have adequate screening to prevent flies and insects from entering, unless the space is air-conditioned.
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Under § 321-47, compliant property operators generally maintain a regular pest-prevention program using industry-standard extermination methods and conduct periodic inspections of grounds and structures for signs of infestation. Basement and cellar windows or openings in at-risk buildings are fitted with wire mesh or comparable screening materials. Screens on dwelling unit and common-area windows are kept in adequate condition throughout the applicable season, with the air-conditioning exemption documented where it applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 321-47 gives occupants a basis to expect that their dwelling unit and shared spaces will be kept free of insect, vermin, and rodent infestation, and that windows will be properly screened unless the unit is air-conditioned. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as unscreened basement openings or an active infestation—they may document the conditions and raise the issue with the property owner or manager in writing. Tenants may also contact the Great Neck or Nassau County code enforcement office to report potential violations, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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