North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-138
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, association, firm or corporation that violates any provision of this article or assists in the violation of any provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation, punishable: (1) By a fine of not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense. (2) By a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second offense. (3) By a fine of not less than $20,000 nor more than $30,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years. B. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
North Hempstead Code of Ordinances ch. 2 § 2-138 establishes a graduated penalty structure for violations of the article it governs. A first offense carries a fine between $2,500 and $10,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail; a second offense raises that range to $10,000–$20,000; and a third or subsequent offense within any five-year window can result in fines of $20,000–$30,000 and/or up to 15 days in jail. Importantly, every week that a violation continues is treated as a separate, additional offense, meaning penalties can compound quickly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-138 generally maintain compliance by promptly correcting any condition that could constitute a violation of the article, since each week of continued non-compliance is counted as a distinct offense. Compliant operators typically document corrective actions with dates and records so they can demonstrate that a violation was remedied rather than ongoing. Because fines escalate significantly with repeat offenses—from a $2,500–$10,000 first-offense range up to $20,000–$30,000 for third or subsequent offenses within five years—operators commonly treat any notice of violation as requiring immediate attention.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-138, tenants should be aware that the article's provisions are backed by meaningful enforcement teeth, including fines that grow with each repeated or prolonged violation. If a landlord's conduct appears to violate the article, tenants may consider reporting the issue to the appropriate North Hempstead municipal enforcement office, which has authority to pursue fines and, in serious cases, criminal penalties. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand what conduct the article covers and what general enforcement paths may be available.
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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