Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-57
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A. The agency shall be charged with the duty of administering the applicable Housing Standards and securing compliance therewith and shall be empowered to adopt rules and regulations necessary for securing such compliance and for its own organization and internal management, provided that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the applicable Housing Standards. B. The agency shall be authorized to conduct surveys of housing in any area of the Village to determine the condition of premises, extent of deterioration, lack of facilities, inadequate maintenance, unsafe and insanitary conditions, extent of overcrowding, land use and other relevant factors. C. It shall be the duty of the Housing Inspector to: (1) Cause periodic inspections to be made of premises within the scope of applicable housing standards. (2) Cause an investigation of all complaints of alleged housing violations or other unsafe or unsanitary conditions. (3) Order, in writing, the remedying of all conditions found to exist in or on any premises in violation of provisions of the Housing Standards or of rules and regulations adopted by the agency; to state in the violation order a reasonable time limit for compliance therewith; and where necessary, to order the vacating of premises found unfit for human habitation. (4) Cause a search of the agency's records of housing violations existing on any premises and to issue a certified statement thereof upon receipt of written request and payment of any fees required by local law or ordinance. (5) Study housing conditions in the Village. (6) Cooperate with other municipal, governmental and private agencies engaged in the study and improvement of housing conditions. (7) Make an annual report of housing conditions in the Village, accomplishments of the agency and recommendations for the future. D. Where violations of the Housing Standards exist and pose an immediate hazard or danger to the health, safety or welfare of building occupants or of the public, the Housing Inspector may issue an order citing the violation and directing such action by such other Village agency as is necessary to remove or abate the immediate hazard or danger.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-57 establishes the powers and duties of the local housing agency and its Housing Inspector. The agency is responsible for administering and enforcing the Village's Housing Standards, conducting housing surveys, investigating complaints, and ordering corrective action when violations are found. When a violation creates an immediate hazard to occupants or the public, the Housing Inspector has authority to direct other Village agencies to remove or abate that danger.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-57, property owners operating in the Village can expect periodic inspections by the Housing Inspector as part of routine compliance monitoring. When a violation is identified, the Inspector issues a written order specifying what must be corrected and sets a reasonable deadline for compliance. Operators who maintain properties in accordance with the applicable Housing Standards and respond promptly to any written violation orders are generally aligned with what this provision requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-57 gives tenants a formal avenue for addressing unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions: the Housing Inspector is specifically charged with investigating all complaints of alleged housing violations. Tenants who believe their premises fall short of the Village's Housing Standards can submit a complaint to the housing agency, which is empowered to order repairs and set compliance deadlines—and in urgent situations, to direct immediate corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Great Neck or Nassau County housing rules can help residents understand what options are available under this provision.
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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