Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-67
Responsibilities of operators
Operative Text
A. Maintenance of premises. Operators of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Part 2 and the housing standards in regard to the following: (1) Limiting occupancy to the maximum number of persons permitted and prohibiting unlawful uses; (2) Posting required statements of the maximum number of occupants permitted; (3) Maintenance of the premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition; (4) Maintenance and operation of service facilities in good order and condition; (5) Maintenance of plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment and systems, appliances, fixtures, as well as other building equipment and facilities, in an appropriate, good, operative, clean, and sanitary condition; (6) Maintenance of walls, floors, and ceilings in public places in a clean and sanitary condition; (7) Keeping exits free and clear; (8) Disposing of garbage, refuse, and junk in a safe and sanitary manner and keeping the premises free and clear therefrom and broom clean; (9) Extermination of insects, vermin, rodents, pests, and elimination of harborage; and (10) Hanging and removing of screens. B. Resident superintendent on premises; reprisals. (1) In every multiple dwelling containing five to 15 dwelling units, a competent superintendent or manager shall be available who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of such dwelling, except that, where two such dwellings under the same ownership are connected or adjoining, one such superintendent or manager shall be sufficient for both dwellings. (2) In every multiple dwelling containing 15 or more dwelling units, there shall be living on the premises and regularly present there a competent superintendent or manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of such dwelling, except that, where two such dwellings under the same ownership are connected or adjoining, one such superintendent or manager shall be sufficient for both dwellings. (a) During any temporary absence of such superintendent or manager, there shall be present on said premises at all times a competent English-speaking adult who is charged with the responsibility of dealing with any emergency situation that may arise. (3) The superintendent's apartment number of residence and telephone number shall be posted in all buildings. (4) Prohibition against reprisals. (a) No owner or officer, agent or employee of an owner of a multiple dwelling shall threaten or attempt to evict, increase the rent, withhold a lease renewal, or in any other manner take reprisals against any tenant for: [1] Reporting in good faith to the Department of Building and Code Enforcement the existence of any violation of this Code or any other law, local law or ordinance related to the operation or maintenance of a multiple dwelling. [2] Performing his or her duties as an officer or employee of the Village of Mineola. [3] Attempting to secure or enforce his or her right under his or her lease. (b) No owner or officer, agent or employee of an owner of a multiple dwelling shall threaten or attempt to evict, increase the rent, withhold a lease renewal or in any other manner take reprisals against any tenant for the purpose of deterring or punishing a tenant who forms, joins, assists or sympathizes with lawful activities of a tenant organization or union. (c) No action for possession of real property shall be maintained if the dominant purpose in bringing the action is reprisal. Also, no such action shall be maintained if the plaintiff attempted to increase the tenant's obligation under the lease as a reprisal and the tenant's failure to perform such additional obligation is a material reason for bringing such action. Also, no such action shall be maintained on the grounds of refusal to pay rent if the plaintiff threatened to or did decrease his or her obligations under the lease as such a reprisal and the tenant refused to pay rent because of the reprisal. (5) Any person or persons failing to comply with the terms and conditions of this section shall be guilty of an offense against this section, punishable as set forth in § 300-65 of this chapter.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-67 establishes a broad set of maintenance and operational responsibilities for building operators, covering everything from occupancy limits and sanitation to pest control and keeping exits clear. It also sets staffing requirements for multiple dwellings, requiring an available superintendent or manager for buildings with five or more units, and a live-in superintendent for buildings with 15 or more units. Critically, the provision prohibits landlords and their agents from retaliating against tenants who report code violations, exercise lease rights, or participate in tenant organizations, and bars eviction actions whose dominant purpose is retaliation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 300-67 generally maintain records and practices demonstrating compliance across all ten maintenance categories listed in the provision, including sanitation, pest control, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. Buildings with five to 15 units typically have a designated superintendent or manager whose contact information and apartment number are posted throughout the building, while buildings with 15 or more units maintain a live-in superintendent and ensure a competent English-speaking adult is present during any temporary absence. Compliant operators are careful to avoid any action—such as rent increases, lease non-renewals, or eviction threats—that could be characterized as a reprisal against a tenant for reporting violations or engaging in protected activities under § 300-67.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 300-67, tenants in Mineola multiple dwellings have the right to report code violations to the Department of Building and Code Enforcement without facing eviction threats, rent increases, lease non-renewals, or other retaliatory actions from their landlord or the landlord's agents. The provision also protects tenants who join or assist tenant organizations, exercise rights under their lease, or perform duties as Village employees. Tenants who believe they are experiencing retaliation may consider documenting the timeline of events, raising the anti-reprisal provisions of § 300-67 as a defense in any eviction proceeding, or consulting a 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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