Harrison, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 232 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 232-1
Installation and maintenance
Operative Text
A. Within 60 days after the effective date of this chapter, every person who owns, manages or controls a multifamily dwelling as hereinafter defined ("dwelling") shall provide, install and maintain a window guard, of a type acceptable to the Building Department of the Town of Harrison ("Building Department") on all windows in each apartment where a child or children 10 years of age or under reside and on all windows in the common public halls. (1) It shall be the duty of each person required to provide, install and maintain a window guard to ascertain whether such children reside therein. (2) Installation shall be made in accordance with specifications provided by the Building Department. (3) This section shall not apply to windows giving access to fire escapes or to first-floor windows that are a required means of egress from the dwelling. (4) Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MULTIFAMILY DWELLING A building or portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units. STORY That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it. If there is no floor above it, then it shall be the space between the floor and ceiling next above it. A cellar shall not be counted as a "story" in determining building height. B. No one shall obstruct or interfere with the installation of the window guards required by Subsection A , nor shall any person remove such window guards. C. Every person who owns, manages or controls a dwelling, as defined herein, is required to provide, install and maintain window guards when requested to, even when a child in the protected category does not reside in the subject apartment, within 30 days of a written request to do so. D. Whenever a violation is found to exist, the Building Department may order any person required to provide, install and maintain window guards to do so. In the event that such order is not complied with within five days after service thereof, the Building Department may issue appearance tickets to enforce compliance with this chapter.Harrison, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 232 § 232-1 requires owners, managers, and controllers of multifamily dwellings (three or more units) to install and maintain approved window guards on all windows in apartments where children age 10 or under live, as well as in common hallways. The rule also obligates those responsible parties to install guards within 30 days whenever any tenant submits a written request, regardless of whether a qualifying child currently lives in that unit. Windows providing access to fire escapes and first-floor egress windows are exempt, and no one may obstruct, interfere with, or remove required guards once installed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 232 § 232-1, compliant operators of Harrison multifamily dwellings actively determine whether children age 10 or under reside in each unit and install Building Department–approved window guards on all applicable windows within the required timeframes. Operators also respond to written tenant requests for window guards within 30 days, even when no qualifying child is currently in residence. Maintaining records of installation, keeping guards in good repair, and ensuring common-hall windows are covered are all part of ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 232 § 232-1 gives tenants in Harrison multifamily dwellings the right to have window guards installed upon submitting a written request to the owner, manager, or controller, with installation required within 30 days. Tenants with children age 10 or under are entitled to guards as a baseline obligation on the landlord's part, independent of any request. If a landlord fails to comply, the Building Department of the Town of Harrison has authority to issue orders and appearance tickets to enforce the requirement, and tenants may also explore options through local tenant-rights organizations or housing advocacy resources.
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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