Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-55
Designation of unfit structures and dwelling units
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Any structure, building, equipment, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit may be condemned if, in the opinion of the Code Officer, it is unfit for human habitation or occupancy, if any one or more of the following conditions exist: (A) The structure is unlawful as defined in this chapter. (B) The structure contains unsafe equipment, lacks illumination, ventilation, sanitation, heat or other facilities adequate to protect the health and safety of the occupants or the public. (C) The structure is damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or infested in such a manner as to create a hazard to the health and safety of the occupants or the public. (D) The structure, because of the location, general conditions, state of the premises, number of occupants or other reason, is unsanitary, unsafe, dilapidated, overcrowded or for other reasons is detrimental to health and safety of the occupants or the general public. (E) The structure, because of the failure of the owner, person-in-charge of the property, or occupant to comply with notices or orders issued by the Code Officer is unfit for human habitation or occupancy, or a hazard to the public. (F) Unfit for habitation or occupancy due to prolonged lack of maintenance or owner failure. (G) Any other condition which, in the opinion of the Code Officer, is dangerous or jeopardizes the health, welfare and safety of the general public or occupants.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-55, a Code Officer has the authority to condemn a wide range of residential structures—including individual dwelling units, rooming houses, and entire buildings—when certain hazardous conditions are found to exist. Grounds for condemnation include physical deterioration, lack of essential utilities or sanitation, overcrowding, infestations, or an owner's failure to comply with prior orders. The provision gives the Code Officer broad discretion, including a catch-all category for any condition deemed dangerous to occupants or the general public.
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Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-55 outlines the specific conditions that can trigger a condemnation action against a property, making it essential for operators to maintain structures in a safe, sanitary, and code-compliant state. Compliant property managers routinely address deterioration, ensure adequate heating, ventilation, lighting, and sanitation, and respond promptly to any notices or orders issued by the Code Officer. Failure to act on official notices is itself listed as a standalone basis for condemnation under this section, so documented responsiveness to code communications is a core part of property management practice in Huntington.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 124-55 of Huntington's Code of Ordinances, tenants living in structures that are deteriorated, unsanitary, lacking heat or ventilation, infested, or otherwise hazardous may have grounds to request a Code Officer inspection, which could result in a formal condemnation proceeding against the property. Tenants who have received no relief after raising habitability concerns may consider contacting Huntington's code enforcement office to report conditions that fall under the categories described in this section. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when a dwelling is at risk of being designated unfit 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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