Kings Point, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 117 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 117-5.1
Windows
Operative Text
A. Windows shall at all time be maintained in a safe manner, free of cracks. B. Windows that are cracked, broken, or missing shall be immediately and continuously boarded, to the extent necessary, to assure the safety of persons from falling out and/or from broken glass until such windows are replaced. In no event shall such boarding of windows exceed 10 calendar days. Windows that are cracked, broken, or missing shall be replaced within 10 calendar days after notice from the Building Inspector. Extensions beyond said 10 calendar days, based upon a good faith inability to obtain replacement windows within that time, shall be in the sole discretion of the Building Inspector. Such replacement windows shall be installed and shall be in conformity with all of the requirements of the Village Code. C. The boarding of windows, except as provided in Subsection B hereof, is prohibited, except to the extent that the use of wood structural panels, as provided for in the New York State Residential Code to provide protection from broken glass during periods of high wind velocity, or within 24 hours immediately before or within 24 hours immediately after such periods. High wind velocity, for the purpose of this section, shall mean wind gusts equal to or in excess of 85 miles per hour in three-second or greater gusts. In any prosecution for a violation of this subsection, it shall be an affirmative defense that such wood structural panels were in place based upon the exceptions set forth in this subsection.
Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-5.1 requires that all windows be kept safe and crack-free at all times. If a window is cracked, broken, or missing, it must be boarded immediately for safety, but that boarding cannot last more than 10 calendar days — the window must be replaced within that period following notice from the Building Inspector, though extensions may be granted at the Building Inspector's discretion for good-faith supply difficulties. Outside of emergency wind-protection situations (gusts of 85 mph or more), boarding windows for any other reason is prohibited under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-5.1 generally maintain all windows in a crack-free, safe condition as an ongoing obligation. When a window is cracked, broken, or missing, compliant operators board it immediately for safety and move promptly to source a replacement, keeping the 10-calendar-day replacement deadline in mind after receiving notice from the Building Inspector. If supply constraints make that timeline impossible to meet, operators typically document their good-faith efforts and seek a discretionary extension from the Building Inspector before the deadline passes, and they ensure any replacement windows conform to all applicable Village Code requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Kings Point Code ch. 117 § 117-5.1, tenants have an interest in windows that are safe, intact, and free of cracks, and the code places the obligation to maintain and promptly replace defective windows on the property owner. If a window in a rental unit is cracked, broken, or missing and has not been addressed, tenants may consider contacting the Kings Point Building Inspector, who has authority to issue notice triggering the 10-day replacement requirement. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help residents understand what options are available, including how a landlord's failure to comply with § 117-5.1 might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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