Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 190 — Housing and Property Standards
Newburgh housing and property standards ordinance (Arts. I–XIII, 116 §§): comprehensive minimum housing standards covering habitability, owner duties, inspection, enforcement, and emergency procedures. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (116)
§ 190-1
Title
§ 190-10
Demolition of buildings
§ 190-100
Light in stairs, halls and basements
§ 190-101
Light in nonhabitable workspace
§ 190-102
Light in public halls and stairways
§ 190-103
Electrical outlets and fixtures
§ 190-104
Lighting fixtures in bathrooms
§ 190-105
Ventilation in habitable rooms
§ 190-106
Ventilation in bathrooms
§ 190-107
Maintenance of private space
§ 190-108
Maintenance of plumbing equipment and appliances
§ 190-109
Waste disposal
§ 190-11
Definitions
§ 190-110
Extermination
§ 190-111
Maintenance of public space
§ 190-112
Supplied facilities
§ 190-113
Maintenance of adequate heat
§ 190-114
Discontinuance of utilities prohibited
§ 190-115
Occupancy of vacant units prohibited
§ 190-116
Penalties for offenses
§ 190-12
Housing surveys authorized
§ 190-13
Inspections
§ 190-14
Access to dwellings for inspections
§ 190-15
Identification of inspectors
§ 190-16
Notice of violation
§ 190-17
Exceptions to notice and hearing requirements
§ 190-18
Notice of violation becomes final order
§ 190-19
Referral of violations
§ 190-2
Legislative findings
§ 190-20
Emergencies
§ 190-21
Abatement of hazards; assessment of costs and expenses
§ 190-22
Demolition as compliance
§ 190-23
Reinspection
§ 190-24
Extension of compliance time
§ 190-25
Recording of notices
§ 190-26
Transfer of ownership
§ 190-27
Records, searches and certificates
§ 190-28
Request for hearing
§ 190-29
Hearing
§ 190-3
Purpose; interpretation
§ 190-30
Findings of hearing
§ 190-31
Record of hearing
§ 190-32
Enumeration of defects
§ 190-33
Notice of intent to vacate
§ 190-34
Order to vacate
§ 190-35
Vacation of unfit dwelling; approval for rehabitation required
§ 190-36
Removal of placard
§ 190-37
Securing of vacated dwelling
§ 190-38
Compelling repair or removal
§ 190-39
Emergency repair of heating units
§ 190-4
Scope
§ 190-40
Rules and regulations
§ 190-41
Administrative liability
§ 190-42
Other remedies
§ 190-43
Judicial review
§ 190-44
Freedom from hazards
§ 190-45
Yards, courts and vacant lots
§ 190-46
Rubbish and garbage
§ 190-47
Discharge of sewage
§ 190-48
Stormwater drainage
§ 190-49
Drainage of surface and subsurface water
§ 190-5
Applicability to all dwellings
§ 190-50
Noxious weeds
§ 190-51
Heavy undergrowth and plant growth
§ 190-52
Insect and rodent harborage
§ 190-53
Domestic animals and pets
§ 190-54
Accessory structures
§ 190-55
Fences and other minor construction
§ 190-56
Paved areas
§ 190-57
Junked or abandoned vehicles
§ 190-58
Depreciation of surrounding property values
§ 190-59
Walls, stairwells and window wells
§ 190-6
Adoption of Multiple Dwelling Law
§ 190-60
Stairs, porches and exterior trim
§ 190-61
Weather- and watertightness
§ 190-62
Protection of wood surfaces
§ 190-63
Overhanging objects
§ 190-64
Vermin and rodents
§ 190-65
Protection against insects
§ 190-66
Depreciation of surrounding property values
§ 190-67
Cellars, basements and crawl spaces
§ 190-68
Supporting structural members
§ 190-69
Chimneys, flues and vents
§ 190-7
Highest standards to prevail
§ 190-70
Stairs and railings
§ 190-71
Floors, walls and ceilings
§ 190-72
Bathroom floors
§ 190-73
Rubbish and garbage
§ 190-74
Insect and rodent harborage
§ 190-75
Potable water supply
§ 190-76
Hot water
§ 190-77
Required plumbing fixtures
§ 190-78
Required plumbing fixtures in rooming houses
§ 190-79
Connection of plumbing fixtures
§ 190-8
Conformity required
§ 190-80
Privies
§ 190-81
Heating facilities
§ 190-82
Electrical service
§ 190-83
Cooking facilities
§ 190-84
Communal kitchen and dining facilities
§ 190-85
Refrigerator space
§ 190-86
Means of egress
§ 190-87
Plumbing fixtures
§ 190-88
Stacks and waste and sewer lines
§ 190-89
Installation of heating and cooking equipment
§ 190-9
Existing remedies unimpaired
§ 190-90
Maintenance and operation of heating and cooking equipment
§ 190-91
Storage of fuel
§ 190-92
Electrical wiring and devices
§ 190-93
Required space in dwelling units
§ 190-94
Efficiency apartments
§ 190-95
Required space in sleeping rooms
§ 190-96
Required space in rooming units
§ 190-97
Basement dwelling and rooming units
§ 190-98
Sleeping space in cellars prohibited
§ 190-99