Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-57
Notice of intent
Operative Text
(A) Whenever the Code Officer determines, based on an inspection by the Town and/or its consultant, that there exists a violation of this chapter, or a building, structure, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit is dangerous or unsafe for human habitation, or threatens the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public, or is hazardous to property, or is unlawful, or a building system or equipment is unsafe or hazardous, written notice shall be served by the Code Officer upon the property owner, his agent, or person-in-charge of the property, or any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property as shown on the most current assessment roll of the Town Assessor or records maintained by the Receiver of Taxes, and the occupant directing the removal, remediation or abatement of the unsafe, unsanitary or hazardous condition by the date specified on the notice, and in the discretion of the Code Officer if circumstances warrant, notice that the occupants shall be removed and/or all entrances securely barricaded to prevent re-entry. Upon good cause shown to the satisfaction of the Code Officer, the period for compliance may be extended where remedial measures have been started and the delay is not under the control of or due to the actions of the person to whom the notice has been issued. (B) Contents of notice. The notice of intent shall contain the following: (1) A description of the property. (2) A description of the unsanitary, unsafe or hazardous condition, or the reason the structure is unlawful, or is in violation of the chapter. (3) A description of the remedial action which, if taken, will effectuate compliance with the notice. (4) A statement that the remediation or abatement must commence immediately upon receipt of the notice and completed within a specified date. (5) If determined by the Code Officer to be necessary, a statement that the occupants be removed and/or all entrances barricaded to prevent re-entry by a specified date, if applicable. (6) A statement that the owner, his agent, or person-in-charge of the property has the right to appeal the determination of the Code Officer by filing a written request for an appeal to the Department of Public Safety within twenty (20) days of receipt of such notice. The notice shall further state that all such appeals shall be accompanied by an administrative fee of one hundred and fifty ($150) dollars, a statement setting forth the objections to the report, and copies of such documents the appellant deems relevant or necessary to the controversy. (7) A statement that in the event of the failure or refusal of the person to whom the notice is issued to remedy the condition and/or if applicable, barricade and remove the occupants by the date on the notice or approved date of extension, or to file an appeal within twenty (20) days of receipt of such notice, then in such event the notice shall automatically become a final order, and the Town may placard the structure, building, unit or equipment; order the occupants off the property; barricade the entrances to prevent re-entry; and/or remedy all or part of the defective, dangerous, unsanitary, or unsafe condition, and charge all the direct and indirect costs of placarding, vacating and barricading the premises, remedying the conditions, and disposing of the materials against the property if not paid within the time specified in accordance with the provisions of § 124-65 . (C) Amendment, modification or withdrawal. The Code Officer may amend, modify or withdraw any notice issued if, in his or her judgment, the circumstances warrant such action provided the amended or modified notice is clearly marked as such and is served as provided in (D) herein within five (5) business days of service of the original notice, and a hearing has not occurred. A notice may be withdrawn at any time for good cause. (D) Service of the notice. The notice shall be served either personally in accordance with the CPLR, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and by regular mail, and addressed to the property owner at the last address shown on the most current assessment roll of the Town Assessor or records maintained by the Receiver of Taxes, or to the owner's agent or person-in-charge of the property at the last known address, or person having a vested or contingent interest in the property as shown on the most current assessment roll of the Town Assessor or records maintained by the Receiver of Taxes, and to the occupant by mailing the notice to the property address. If service is made by regular mail and by registered or certified mail, a copy of the notice shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place upon the building or structure, equipment, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit which is the subject of the notice as access permits. If the mailing is returned for any reason, service shall be valid if mailed to the address set forth herein, as long as the notice has also been posted on the property.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-57, when a Code Officer finds a property to be unsafe, unsanitary, hazardous, or otherwise in violation of the chapter, a formal written notice must be issued to the property owner, any interested parties, and the occupants. The notice must describe the violation, specify the corrective action required, and set a deadline for compliance. If the owner or responsible party neither remedies the condition nor appeals within 20 days, the notice automatically becomes a final order, allowing the Town to step in, placard the property, remove occupants, barricade entrances, and recover all associated costs against the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 124-57, a compliant property owner who receives a Notice of Intent promptly reviews the described violations, begins remediation immediately upon receipt, and completes all required corrective actions by the date specified in the notice. Operators who encounter unavoidable delays generally document that remedial measures have already begun and present that evidence to the Code Officer to request a compliance extension. Owners who dispute the Code Officer's findings typically file a written appeal with the Department of Public Safety within 20 days of receipt, accompanied by the $150 administrative fee and any supporting documentation, to preserve their right to contest the determination before it becomes a final order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-57 establishes that occupants of a property subject to a Notice of Intent have a right to be informed of any determination that their dwelling is unsafe or hazardous, including whether the Code Officer has directed that occupants be removed by a specific date. Tenants who receive or become aware of such a notice may want to review its contents carefully, as it will describe the nature of the violation and any required remediation timeline. Those with questions about their rights or the notice's implications can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with Huntington's code enforcement process.
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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