Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-41
Maintenance of vacated buildings
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The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him or her by the Code Enforcement Officer to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. Buildings and structures shall be maintained to such condition that they shall not become an unoccupied hazard. In any building, any floor area maintained in a vacant status or about to become vacant is to have at least one access thereto which meets the approval of the enforcement officer.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-41, when a building is vacated, its owner bears ongoing responsibility for keeping both the structure and its surrounding yards safe, secure, and free from hazards to neighboring properties and the general public. The provision also requires that any vacant floor area maintain at least one approved point of access. Buildings and structures must not deteriorate to the point where they become hazardous simply because they are unoccupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-41 generally stay in communication with the Code Enforcement Officer to understand what specific steps are required for each vacated property. Compliant owners typically secure all entry points, maintain the structural integrity of the building, and keep adjoining yards clear of conditions that could endanger neighbors or the public. They also ensure that at least one access point on each vacant floor area meets the Code Enforcement Officer's approval before or at the time the space becomes vacant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 § 166-41 establishes that owners—not tenants—carry the duty to keep vacated buildings and their yards safe and hazard-free. If a neighboring or recently vacated building appears to present unsafe conditions, residents may report those concerns to the Johnson City Code Enforcement Officer, who holds authority under this provision to direct the owner to take corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand how unsafe building conditions may intersect with other housing protections.
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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