New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-5
Variances
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It shall be within the province of the enforcing officer to vary or modify any provisions of this chapter where the strict enforcement of such could or would affect the family unit and would be contrary to public policy and welfare and cause undue hardship. Such variation or modification shall be noted in the records pertaining to any occupancy granted such a variance when approved by the Building Inspector.
Under New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-5, the local enforcing officer has the authority to grant exceptions to the standard requirements of Chapter 139 when rigid application of those rules would harm a family unit, conflict with public policy and welfare, or create undue hardship. This is a discretionary relief mechanism, not an automatic right. Any approved variance must be documented in the occupancy records associated with the property or unit in question.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 139 § 139-5 should be aware that strict compliance with every provision of Chapter 139 is the baseline expectation, but a formal variance process exists for situations where enforcement would cause undue hardship or harm a family unit. Operators who believe a specific requirement creates such a hardship can approach the enforcing officer to request a modification, which, if approved by the Building Inspector, will be recorded in the relevant occupancy file. Maintaining clear documentation of any granted variance is a standard practice for compliant operators, as the record-keeping requirement under § 139-5 is part of the approval itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-5 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances establishes that tenants or household members facing undue hardship due to strict enforcement of Chapter 139 may have grounds to seek a variance through the enforcing officer. If a variance is granted and approved by the Building Inspector, it becomes part of the official occupancy record, which can be relevant if questions about compliance arise later. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their household may wish to contact the Village's building or code enforcement office directly, or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how the variance process works.
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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