Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-72
Financial status of owner
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Upon classifying a multiple dwelling as having a chronic history of violations, the Commissioner of Buildings shall request a detailed financial status report from the City Comptroller and other departments showing any and all amounts of taxes and other charges owed to the City of Mount Vernon by the owner of the building.
Under Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-72, once a multiple dwelling is officially classified as having a chronic history of violations, a formal process is triggered requiring the Commissioner of Buildings to request a detailed financial status report. That report, compiled by the City Comptroller and other relevant city departments, must document all taxes and other charges the building's owner owes to the City of Mount Vernon. The provision creates an automatic link between a building's violation history and a review of its owner's financial obligations to the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of multiple dwellings in Mount Vernon should be aware that under ch. 149 § 149-72, a chronic-violation classification on a property sets in motion a city-wide financial review of the owner's outstanding taxes and charges. Compliant operators generally maintain current tax accounts and address code violations promptly to avoid the circumstances that lead to such a classification. Keeping financial obligations to the city in good standing reduces the likelihood that a building reaches the threshold triggering this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-72 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances provides tenants in chronically troubled buildings with an indirect protection: once a building is classified as having a chronic history of violations, city officials are required to examine the owner's full financial picture with the city. Tenants who believe their building may qualify for this classification can contact the Mount Vernon Commissioner of Buildings or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the chronic-violation designation process works. This financial review mechanism is one part of a broader municipal framework aimed at holding owners of persistently non-compliant buildings accountable.
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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