New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-8
Abatement of nuisances
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All buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, multiple dwellings, yards, courts, open areas and vacant lots which are in violation of this chapter are hereby declared to be nuisances and shall be abated by being corrected, made sanitary, repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the orders issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter by the Building Inspector or by the Board of Trustees.
Under New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-8, any building, dwelling, dwelling unit, multiple dwelling, yard, court, open area, or vacant lot that violates the chapter's standards is officially classified as a nuisance. Once declared a nuisance, the property must be brought into compliance through one of several remedies — correction, sanitation, repair, vacation of occupants, or demolition. The specific remedy is determined by orders issued by the Building Inspector or the Board of Trustees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-8 generally maintain all structures, yards, and open areas in a condition that meets the chapter's standards to avoid a nuisance declaration. A compliant operator responds promptly to any orders issued by the Building Inspector or the Board of Trustees, carrying out the required correction, repair, or sanitation work within the timeframes specified. Failure to address a declared nuisance can result in more drastic remedies, including mandatory vacation of the property or demolition, as authorized under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-8, tenants living in a building or dwelling unit that violates the chapter's standards have the right to have those conditions officially recognized as a nuisance and remedied. Remedies available under this provision include correction of the problem, sanitation, repair, or — in serious cases — vacation or demolition ordered by the Building Inspector or the Board of Trustees. Tenants who believe their dwelling qualifies as a nuisance under this section may consider contacting the New Hyde Park Building Inspector, the Board of Trustees, or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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