Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 224 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 224-4
Control of infestation
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A. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. B. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be screened with wire mesh or other suitable material. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to multifamily premises shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens. Windows and other openings in such premises used for ventilation shall be screened.
Section 224-4 of the Hastings-on-Hudson Code of Ordinances establishes baseline pest-control standards for multifamily and commercial properties. Buildings, grounds, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and basement or cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or suitable material where infestation risk exists. From May 1 through October 1, multifamily entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and any openings used for ventilation must also be screened during that period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multifamily and commercial properties in Hastings-on-Hudson are expected to maintain ongoing pest-free conditions as required by § 224-4. Compliant property managers typically inspect basement and cellar openings for gaps and install wire mesh or equivalent screening wherever rodent or vermin entry is a concern. Beginning May 1 each year, they also ensure that all entry doors to multifamily buildings are equipped with functioning self-closing mechanisms or screens, and that ventilation openings are screened through October 1.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 224-4 gives residents of multifamily buildings in Hastings-on-Hudson a basis for expecting their building to be maintained free of insects, vermin, and rodents, with properly screened openings and self-closing entryways during the warm-weather season. If these conditions are not met, tenants may document the issue and report it to the local code enforcement or building department in Hastings-on-Hudson. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be 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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