Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 117-1
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A. Nonresidential premises and single-family residence premises shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof and of the general public. B. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL All materials typically used or intended to be used for construction projects, including, but not limited to: bricks, stone, fencing, shingles, wood, pipe, wire, concrete, metal, and paint and other cans and containers. HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES All kitchen, bathroom, and other appliances typically used indoors in a residential dwelling, including, but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, ovens, dishwashers, compactors, microwave ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, and window and other indoor air conditioning units. NONRESIDENTIAL PREMISES A building, structure or land used for any purpose other than for single-family residence purposes. PERSON Includes the owner, tenant, occupant, or vendee in possession, assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee, sublessee, agent, or any other individual, firm, or corporation directly or indirectly in control of any premises, building, private street, or part thereof. PRIVATE STREET A highway, boulevard, concourse, road, avenue, lane, alley, court, cul-de-sac, drive, or thoroughfare within the Village more than 12 feet in width, which serves more than one residential dwelling unit and which is not owned or maintained on a regular basis by deed, easement, acceptance of dedication, or prescription by a municipality. In any prosecution or other proceeding based upon an alleged violation of this chapter, it shall be an affirmative defense that the subject street was owned or maintained on a regular basis by deed, easement, acceptance of dedication, or prescription by a municipality. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE PREMISES A building which is occupied exclusively as the home or residence of a single family, together with any garage or other accessory buildings and the lot upon which such building or buildings are constructed. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent of the Village Building Department or such Superintendent's designee.
Kings Point Code of Ordinances ch. 117 § 117-1 establishes the foundational purpose and vocabulary for the village's property maintenance rules, which apply to both nonresidential properties and single-family homes. The chapter is designed to protect the safety, health, and welfare of occupants, users, and the general public. Key terms—such as 'Person,' 'Private Street,' 'Household Appliances,' and 'Construction Material'—are defined here and carry specific meanings throughout the rest of ch. 117.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-1 should be aware that the chapter's definition of 'Person' is broad, encompassing owners, agents, lessees, sublessees, and others in control of a premises. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with all defined terms in § 117-1, since those definitions govern how obligations and restrictions are interpreted throughout the chapter. Operators of both nonresidential properties and single-family residences are covered, so understanding which category applies to a given property is a practical starting point.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Kings Point should know that ch. 117 § 117-1 explicitly includes tenants and occupants within the definition of 'Person,' meaning the chapter's maintenance standards can apply to them as well as to landlords. The provision's purpose clause makes clear that the rules exist to protect the safety, health, and welfare of occupants—rights that tenants may be able to reference if maintenance concerns arise. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may wish to contact the Village Building Department, whose Superintendent is designated as the enforcement authority under § 117-1, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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