New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-1
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It is hereby declared and found by the Board of Trustees that some owners of single-family dwellings have illegally converted their dwellings to two-family or multiple-family dwellings and that some owners of two-family dwellings have illegally converted their dwellings to three-family or multiple dwellings. These illegal dwelling units have been rented in violation of the certificate of occupancy and in violation of Chapter 195 , Zoning, and Chapter 57 , Building Construction, of the Village Code of the Village of New Hyde Park. It is the intent of this chapter to provide regulation and enforcement of Chapter 195 , Zoning, and Chapter 57 , Building Construction, of the Village Code of the Village of New Hyde Park for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, by preventing the rental of illegal dwelling units.
Section 147-1 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances sets out the legislative rationale behind the village's rental regulation chapter. The Board of Trustees formally recognized that some property owners had converted single-family homes into two-family or multi-family dwellings, and two-family homes into three-family or larger dwellings, without legal authorization. These conversions resulted in rental units that violated existing certificates of occupancy, zoning rules, and building construction standards. The chapter exists to enforce those underlying rules and protect public health, safety, and welfare by stopping the rental of such illegal units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-1, the Village of New Hyde Park has made clear that renting a dwelling unit that does not conform to its certificate of occupancy or that violates Chapter 195 (Zoning) or Chapter 57 (Building Construction) is the precise conduct this chapter targets. Compliant property owners generally ensure that any rental arrangement matches the dwelling classification authorized by the certificate of occupancy and that no unauthorized structural conversions have been made. Owners who have made changes to their property's unit count typically verify that those changes received proper permits and approvals before placing any unit on the rental market.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-1 signals that New Hyde Park has a formal enforcement framework aimed at illegal dwelling conversions, meaning tenants living in units that may not conform to a valid certificate of occupancy or zoning classification have a basis to raise questions about the legality of their unit. Tenants who suspect they are renting an illegally converted unit may consider contacting the Village of New Hyde Park's relevant code enforcement office to inquire about the property's certificate of occupancy status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can also help explain what options may be available when a rental unit's legal status is in question under provisions like § 147-1.
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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