Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 450 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 450-13
Change of occupancy prohibited
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No change of occupancy or use shall be made in a building hereafter erected or altered that is not consistent with the last-issued certificate of occupancy for such building unless a new certificate of occupancy is secured. In the case of an existing building, no change of occupancy that would bring it under some special provision of this article shall be made unless the Island Park Village Clerk, or her designee, upon physical inspection of the premises, finds that such building conforms substantially to the provisions of all applicable laws, regulations, rules, ordinances and codes, including those of the Village of Island Park, the County of Nassau and the State of New York with respect to the proposed new occupancy and use. Additionally, no new certificate of occupancy may be issued without following the other normal practices and procedures established in the Village of Island Park.
Section 450-13 of Island Park's Code of Ordinances prohibits changing how a building is occupied or used unless the change is consistent with the building's most recently issued certificate of occupancy, or unless a new certificate of occupancy is obtained. For existing buildings, any change that would bring the property under a special provision of the article requires a physical inspection by the Island Park Village Clerk or her designee, who must find that the building substantially complies with all applicable laws and codes at the local, county, and state level. No new certificate of occupancy can be issued without following the Village of Island Park's established practices and procedures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 450-13, compliant property operators in Island Park ensure that any intended change in how a building is occupied or used is evaluated against the current certificate of occupancy before the change takes effect. When a proposed change would trigger a new or special occupancy classification, operators typically coordinate with the Island Park Village Clerk's office to arrange the required physical inspection and confirm that the building meets all applicable Village, Nassau County, and New York State requirements. Securing a new certificate of occupancy through the Village's standard procedures is a prerequisite before implementing any non-conforming change of use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 450-13 establishes that tenants have an interest in knowing whether the space they occupy is being used in a manner consistent with a valid certificate of occupancy, since unauthorized changes of occupancy or use are prohibited under Island Park law. If a tenant has reason to believe a landlord has altered the building's occupancy or use without obtaining the required certificate from the Island Park Village Clerk, that concern can generally be raised with the Village's code enforcement office or the Village Clerk's office directly. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing regulations can help explain how this provision may relate to a particular housing situation.
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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