New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 10 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 10-8
Certificates of occupancy
Operative Text
All certificates of occupancy issued for apartments which have been designated as density incentive apartments for low- or moderate-income families, senior citizens or handicapped persons shall be endorsed with a notation that occupancy of such apartments is conditioned upon continued compliance with the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 60 , Zoning, and all regulations issued thereunder.
Under New Castle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 10 § 10-8, any certificate of occupancy issued for an apartment that has been designated as a density incentive unit for low- or moderate-income families, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities must carry a written notation on its face. That notation makes clear that the right to occupy the apartment depends on ongoing compliance with the rules in Chapter 10, Chapter 60 (Zoning), and any regulations adopted under those chapters. In effect, the certificate itself serves as a permanent reminder that the unit's special status comes with continuing legal conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of density incentive apartments in New Castle should be aware that, under ch. 10 § 10-8, the certificate of occupancy for each such unit must bear an endorsement referencing the compliance conditions tied to that designation. Compliant property managers typically retain copies of all endorsed certificates and monitor ongoing adherence to Chapter 10, Chapter 60 (Zoning), and related regulations to ensure the unit's occupancy status remains valid. Allowing conditions tied to the density incentive designation to lapse could implicate the validity of the certificate itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in apartments designated as density incentive units under New Castle ch. 10 § 10-8 have an interest in knowing that their unit's certificate of occupancy should carry a notation confirming the unit's special status and its compliance conditions. If a tenant has reason to believe the certificate lacks the required endorsement, or that the landlord is not maintaining compliance with Chapter 10 or Chapter 60 (Zoning), they may consider reviewing the certificate directly, contacting the relevant New Castle municipal office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Understanding the endorsed conditions on the certificate can help tenants recognize what protections and obligations are attached to their particular type of unit.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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