Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-15
General structural requirements
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, the action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-15 establishes baseline structural maintenance standards for all buildings. It requires that structures bear their own weight and imposed loads safely, that those loads transfer to the ground without harmful settling or deformation, and that structural members be shielded from deterioration caused by moisture, temperature cycles, corrosion, and insects. Buildings on water-bearing soil must also be kept free of ground and surface water intrusion into habitable spaces, basements, and cellars.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 72 § 72-15, compliant property operators in Mount Kisco routinely inspect foundations, load-bearing elements, and structural members for signs of settlement, corrosion, moisture damage, or pest activity. Operators generally maintain waterproofing systems, drainage, and protective coatings or treatments to guard against the deterioration sources the provision names—including freeze-thaw cycles, dampness, and termites. Keeping dated records of inspections, repairs, and pest-control measures is a common practice that supports demonstrating ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-15 of the Mount Kisco Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural compromise—such as visible settling, water intrusion into a basement or habitable space, or evidence of pest-related structural damage. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and may file a complaint with the local code-enforcement authority responsible for administering ch. 72. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand the general options available when structural maintenance standards appear not to be met.
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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