Liberty Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 59A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 59A-4
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A. Open areas. (1) Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent the development of stagnant ponds. (2) No shopping baskets, carts or wagons shall be left unattended or standing, and such baskets, carts or wagons shall be regularly collected and removed to the interior of the building or buildings from which they were taken by the person responsible for such building or buildings. (3) All fences shall be maintained by the person responsible for the property. Such maintenance shall include but not be limited to the replacement and/or repair of fences which may become in disrepair. Repairs should be made in accordance with existing fences. This repair may include missing or broken sections, heaving, collapsed and/or tilted fences. (4) Public steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similarly paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions. Any holes or other hazards that may exist shall be filled or necessary repairs or replacement carried out. (5) Yards, court and vacant lots shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards, rodent harborage and infestation. They shall be maintained in a manner that will prevent rubbish from being blown about the neighborhood. Open wells, cesspools or cisterns shall be securely closed or barricaded from access to the public. B. Building and structures. (1) All exterior exposed surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from access to the public. (2) Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, furnishings and fixtures of buildings shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Every floor, exterior wall, roof and porch or appurtenance thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public and shall be in conformity with the current New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (3) The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound. (4) Exterior walls (including doors and windows), roofs and the areas around doors, windows, chimneys and other parts of a building shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the buildings. Materials which have been damaged or show evidences of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced and refinished in workmanlike manner within a reasonable amount of time. Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and material. Such objects or materials shall be removed, repaired or replaced. (5) The owner of a vacated building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of him or her from time to time to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or the public. (6) Buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practices and be in conformance with all state and federal rules, regulations and ordinances applicable thereto.
Liberty Village Code of Ordinances ch. 59A § 59A-4 establishes baseline maintenance standards for both open areas and buildings within the village. It requires that outdoor spaces be kept free of hazards, standing water, pests, and debris, while paved surfaces, fences, and enclosures must be kept in safe, functional condition. For buildings and structures, the rule mandates that exterior surfaces, structural elements, floors, walls, roofs, and foundations be maintained to prevent deterioration, water intrusion, collapse, and pest infestation, in conformity with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
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Property owners and managers operating under Liberty Village Code ch. 59A § 59A-4 generally maintain a routine inspection schedule covering drainage, fencing, paved surfaces, and exterior building components to catch and address deterioration before it becomes a hazard. Compliant operators promptly repair or replace damaged exterior walls, roofs, foundations, and structural elements, and arrange for pest and rodent extermination using methods that conform to applicable state and federal regulations. Owners of vacated buildings are expected to take ongoing steps to keep those structures and their adjoining yards secure and free from hazard to neighboring properties and the public.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Liberty Village Code ch. 59A § 59A-4, tenants have an interest in knowing that their building's floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, fixtures, and exterior envelope must be kept in clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and that pest and rodent infestations must be addressed by the responsible party. If conditions such as structural deterioration, water intrusion, or pest infestation appear to go unaddressed, tenants may document the issues in writing and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Liberty Village. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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