Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 149 — Housing Standards
Mount Vernon housing standards ordinance (Arts. I–XIII, 78 §§): comprehensive minimum housing standards covering all aspects of residential habitability, owner duties, inspection, and enforcement. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). Adoption-record URL: Mount Vernon Legistar calendar (DEC-026). Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (78)
§ 149-1
Title
§ 149-10
Classification of buildings
§ 149-11
Maximum occupancy
§ 149-12
Prohibited uses
§ 149-13
Size of habitable spaces
§ 149-14
Basements
§ 149-15
Light and ventilation
§ 149-16
General requirements
§ 149-17
Exterior protection
§ 149-18
Interior protection
§ 149-19
Prohibited accumulations
§ 149-2
Purpose
§ 149-20
Prevention of fire spread
§ 149-21
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 149-22
Fireplaces
§ 149-23
General requirements
§ 149-24
Plumbing
§ 149-25
Fuel gas
§ 149-26
Heating
§ 149-27
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 149-28
Incinerators
§ 149-29
Electrical
§ 149-3
Scope
§ 149-30
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 149-31
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation
§ 149-32
Fuel oil
§ 149-33
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 149-34
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 149-35
Compliance required
§ 149-36
Open areas
§ 149-37
Buildings and structures
§ 149-38
Infestation and screening
§ 149-39
Garbage and refuse
§ 149-4
Conflict with other regulations
§ 149-40
Domestic animals and pets
§ 149-41
Enforcement by Commissioner of Buildings
§ 149-42
Inspections
§ 149-43
Notice of violation; issuance of summons or appearance ticket
§ 149-44
Final order
§ 149-45
Referral of violations
§ 149-46
Power to act in emergencies
§ 149-47
Abatement by City; recovery of costs
§ 149-48
Demolition
§ 149-49
Reinspection
§ 149-5
Compliance with other standards
§ 149-50
Extension of time for compliance
§ 149-51
Recording of notices
§ 149-52
Transfer of ownership
§ 149-53
Requests for searches of records
§ 149-54
Requests for hearing
§ 149-55
Hearing
§ 149-56
Decision upon hearing
§ 149-57
Record of hearing
§ 149-58
Recovery of expenses; costs as lien
§ 149-59
Responsibilities of owners
§ 149-6
Severability
§ 149-60
Responsibilities of rooming house operators
§ 149-61
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 149-62
Penalties for offenses
§ 149-63
Definitions
§ 149-64
When installation required; obstruction or removal unlawful
§ 149-65
Notice to tenants
§ 149-66
Effective dates
§ 149-67
Requirements for certain apartment buildings
§ 149-68
Title
§ 149-69
Purpose
§ 149-7
Definitions
§ 149-70
Definitions
§ 149-71
Mandatory task force inspection
§ 149-72
Financial status of owner
§ 149-73
Monitoring; report required by building owner
§ 149-74
Penalties for chronic offenders; publication of names and addresses
§ 149-75
Power to act in emergency
§ 149-76
Premises unfit for human habitation
§ 149-77
Amnesty period
§ 149-78
Reports to City Council
§ 149-8
Word usage
§ 149-9