New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-13
Application for search warrant authorized
Operative Text
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance of a search warrant, to be executed by a police officer, in order to conduct an inspection of any premises covered by this chapter where the owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of the rental dwelling unit or premises and where there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter or a violation of the Multiple Residence Law , the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Residential Code of New York State, the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance, the Town of North Hempstead Code, the Town of Hempstead or the Village Code has occurred. The application for a search warrant shall, in all respects, comply with applicable laws of the State of New York.
Under New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-13, when an owner or occupant refuses or fails to allow an inspection of a rental dwelling, the Code Enforcement Officer has the legal authority to seek a court-issued search warrant. The warrant, if granted by a court of competent jurisdiction, would be executed by a police officer to carry out the inspection. Reasonable cause to believe a violation of this chapter or related state, county, or local codes has occurred is required before such an application can be made.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 196 § 196-13 should be aware that refusing or failing to permit a scheduled inspection does not necessarily end the matter — it can trigger a formal warrant application process through the courts. Compliant operators generally cooperate with Code Enforcement Officer inspection requests and maintain records of any communications regarding access. Denying entry without legal basis may escalate enforcement activity under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 196-13 of the New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances means that even if an owner refuses an inspection, enforcement authorities have a legal pathway to obtain a court-issued search warrant to inspect the premises. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations — including those under the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or related laws — may find it useful to contact the Code Enforcement Officer or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what inspection options exist. Knowing that this warrant mechanism is available can inform how tenants communicate with landlords and local authorities about access and habitability concerns.
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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