Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-3
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings and premises within the Town of Greece as follows: (1) Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which are occupied or vacant buildings or portions of buildings. (2) Buildings intended for residential use or occupancy, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, mixed-occupancy buildings and accessory structures. (3) Buildings intended for use as commercial, industrial, institutional or storage, and related accessory structures. (4) Any and all buildings or parcels which are under construction or demolition, including buildings not completed, to the extent that a nuisance or practice exists, or is being carried out, which, in the opinion of the Building Inspector, is a disturbance to the public health, safety or welfare. B. Public land owned or under the control of local, state or federal governments or their political subdivisions is exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-3 establishes the scope of the town's property maintenance and nuisance regulations, applying them broadly to virtually all land and buildings within the Town of Greece — whether vacant or occupied, residential, commercial, industrial, or under construction. The rules cover everything from single-family homes and apartment buildings to mixed-use structures and accessory buildings. One notable carve-out exists: land and buildings owned or controlled by local, state, or federal governments are exempt from this chapter's requirements.
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Under Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-3, property owners and managers operating within the Town of Greece should understand that the chapter's maintenance and nuisance standards apply to essentially every type of privately held property they may own — including vacant lots, residential dwellings of any size, commercial or industrial buildings, and properties actively under construction or demolition. Compliant operators generally ensure that all structures and parcels under their control are maintained in a manner that does not create conditions the Building Inspector could identify as a disturbance to public health, safety, or welfare. Keeping records of maintenance activities and promptly addressing reported conditions on all property types covered by § 157-3 is a practice commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-3 confirms that the town's property maintenance standards apply to residential buildings — including one- and two-family homes and multiple dwellings — where tenants live. This means tenants residing in covered properties have a basis to reference this chapter when conditions on the premises may constitute a nuisance or threaten public health, safety, or welfare. Tenants who believe their building or lot falls short of the standards established under ch. 157 may consider contacting the Town of Greece Building Inspector's office to report concerns, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for 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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