Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-14
Structural soundness
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Every dwelling and accessory structure and every part thereof shall be kept structurally sound and in a state of good repair to avoid safety, health or fire hazards, including: A. Exterior walls, sidings and roofs. Exterior walls and roofs shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair and free from defects. B. Weather- and watertightness. Every building shall be so maintained as to be weather- and watertight. Exterior walls, roofs, windows, window frames, doors, door frames, foundations and other parts of the structure shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the structure and to prevent excessive drafts. Damaged materials must be repaired or replaced promptly. Places showing signs of rot, leakage, deterioration or corrosion are to be restored and protected against weathering and seepage. C. Basements and cellars. Basements, cellars and crawl spaces are to be free of moisture resulting from seepage, and cross ventilation shall be required where necessary to prevent accumulations of moisture and dampness. D. Elevators. All scissor car gates shall be removed and replaced with solid-panel automatic car doors, and all shaftway doors shall be provided with a straight and sloping kickplate, the base of which shall cover the inside edge of the hoistway landing when said shaftway door is closed and the slope of which shall result in an angle of not less than 60º with the horizontal. The above requirement shall be implemented within six months after receipt of notice to comply by the owner of the premises containing such elevator or elevators. The Village Engineer may grant such extensions to the six-month period as are warranted by delays beyond the owner's control.
Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-14 establishes that every dwelling and accessory structure must be kept structurally sound and in good repair to prevent safety, health, and fire hazards. This covers a broad range of building components — from exterior walls, roofs, and foundations to basements, crawl spaces, and elevators — each subject to specific maintenance standards. The rule requires that water intrusion, moisture accumulation, rot, and deterioration be addressed promptly, and that elevator equipment meet defined safety specifications within a set timeframe after notice is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-14, compliant property operators in Larchmont routinely inspect and maintain exterior walls, roofs, windows, doors, and foundations to keep buildings weather- and watertight, and they address signs of rot, leakage, or corrosion without delay. Basements, cellars, and crawl spaces are kept dry and adequately ventilated to prevent moisture buildup. For properties with elevators, operators ensure that scissor car gates have been replaced with solid-panel automatic car doors and that shaftway doors are fitted with the required kickplate geometry; if a notice to comply has been received, the six-month implementation window — and any Village Engineer-approved extension — is tracked carefully.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-14 of the Larchmont Code gives tenants a basis to expect that their dwelling and its structural components — including the roof, exterior walls, basement, and any elevator — are maintained in a safe, sound, and weather-tight condition. If a tenant observes conditions such as water intrusion, visible rot, dampness in below-grade spaces, or elevator equipment that appears non-compliant, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate Village enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the standards described in § 215-14 may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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