Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 211 § 211-8
Index of licenses
Operative Text
An index of all licensed rooming houses shall be compiled and maintained by the Commissioner. Such index shall be available to the public and to the Mayor, City Councilmen or to any person duly authorized by them. Copies of such index shall be filed with the Health Commissioner, the Fire Commissioner, the Police Commissioner and the Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation.
Section 211-8 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances requires the Commissioner to compile and keep a running index of every licensed rooming house in the city. This index must be open to the public as well as to the Mayor, City Council members, and their authorized representatives. Copies of the index must also be shared with the Health Commissioner, Fire Commissioner, Police Commissioner, and Commissioner of Assessment and Taxation, ensuring multiple city agencies have access to the same licensing information.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 211-8, rooming house operators in Mount Vernon should be aware that their licensed status is recorded in a publicly accessible index maintained by the Commissioner. Because copies of this index are distributed to health, fire, police, and tax assessment offices, a rooming house's licensing information is visible across multiple city departments simultaneously. Compliant operators generally ensure their license remains current and accurate, since any discrepancy in the index could draw attention from any of those agencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 211-8 gives members of the public the right to view the Commissioner's index of licensed rooming houses in Mount Vernon, making it straightforward to verify whether a particular property holds a valid license. Tenants who have questions about a rooming house's licensed status can request access to this index directly through the Commissioner's office. Those who believe a rooming house is operating without proper licensure may also consider contacting the Health Commissioner, Fire Commissioner, or Police Commissioner, all of whom receive copies of the index under this provision, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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