New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-6
Inspections
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A. It shall be the duty of the Building Official to inspect or cause to be inspected by the Building Bureau all buildings and premises, as often as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any violations of the provisions or intent of this code. B. The Building Official, upon complaint of any person or whenever he or she shall deem it necessary, shall inspect any buildings and premises within his or her jurisdiction.
New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-6 establishes that the Building Official and the Building Bureau have an ongoing duty to inspect buildings and premises as frequently as needed to identify and correct code violations. Inspections may be triggered either by a complaint from any person or at the Building Official's own discretion. The provision gives the Building Official broad authority to examine any building or premises within the jurisdiction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 174 § 174-6, the Building Official may inspect a property at any time deemed necessary — not only in response to a complaint but also on a proactive basis. Operators who maintain buildings in continuous compliance with the code are generally better positioned when inspections occur. Keeping records of maintenance, repairs, and prior inspection results is a practice commonly associated with well-managed properties in jurisdictions with this type of ongoing inspection authority.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174-6 of the New Rochelle Code explicitly allows any person to file a complaint that can trigger a Building Official inspection of a building or premises. Tenants who believe conditions in their building violate the code have a recognized path to initiate that process through the Building Bureau. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help in understanding how the complaint process works and what documentation may be useful.
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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