Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 74-53
Penalties for Violations
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(A) A violation of this Chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred ($500) dollars nor greater than one thousand ($1,000) dollars upon a conviction of a first offense; a conviction of a second offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand ($1,000) dollars nor greater than two thousand ($2,000) dollars; and a conviction of a third or subsequent offense, committed within five (5) years of the first offense, shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two thousand ($2,000) dollars nor greater than four thousand ($4,000) dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each week or part thereof the violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense punishable in like manner. (B) Any person or entity found by the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to have violated this article shall likewise be subject to a monetary penalty in an amount within the range of fines authorized in subdivision A for a first offense, subsequent offenses, and continuing offenses, respectively. (C) In addition to the penalties set forth herein or in other applicable law, rule or regulation, the Town Attorney is authorized to pursue civil and equitable relief in the name of the Town in a court of competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to compensatory actions; civil penalties in the amount of up to five hundred ($500.) dollars per day, or any part thereof; an action to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter; and other remedies which in the opinion of the Town Attorney may seem necessary and proper.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 § 74-53 establishes a tiered penalty structure for violations of Chapter 74. A first conviction carries a fine between $500 and $1,000, a second conviction within five years raises that range to $1,000–$2,000, and a third or subsequent conviction within five years can result in fines of $2,000–$4,000, up to 15 days of imprisonment, or both. Every week a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and the Town Attorney may also pursue civil remedies including injunctive relief and additional civil penalties of up to $500 per day.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 § 74-53 generally maintain ongoing compliance with Chapter 74 to avoid escalating fines that increase significantly with each repeat offense within a five-year window. Because each week of a continuing violation is treated as a distinct offense, operators typically address any identified deficiency promptly rather than allowing it to persist. Compliant operators also remain aware that the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication and the Town Attorney each have independent authority to impose or pursue monetary and equitable remedies under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing covered by Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 74 § 74-53 may benefit from knowing that landlords face substantial and escalating penalties for violations, including fines that grow with repeat offenses and civil penalties of up to $500 per day for continuing violations. If a tenant believes a violation is occurring, general enforcement paths can include reporting the issue to the relevant Town department or the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication, which has authority to impose monetary penalties under this section. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help residents understand which avenue may be appropriate given the nature of the alleged violation.
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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