North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-30
Condemnation of dwellings
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Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation after due notice pursuant to Article VI of this code, and shall be so designated and placarded by the Commissioner of the Building Department: A. One which is do damaged, decayed, dilapidated, insanitary unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. B. One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public as prescribed by the provisions of this code. C. One which because of its general condition or location is insanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-30, a dwelling or dwelling unit can be officially condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation if it meets one or more of three conditions: it is so damaged, decayed, or vermin-infested that it poses a serious hazard; it lacks adequate lighting, ventilation, or sanitation as required by the code; or its general condition or location makes it insanitary or dangerous. The condemnation process requires due notice to be given under Article VI of the code before the Commissioner of the Building Department formally designates and placards the property. This provision applies to hazards affecting both the occupants of the dwelling and the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-30 generally maintain their dwellings in a condition that avoids the three condemnation triggers: serious structural decay or vermin infestation, inadequate illumination or ventilation or sanitation, and generally insanitary or dangerous conditions. Compliant operators routinely inspect units, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and ensure that all facilities meet the standards prescribed elsewhere in Chapter 28. Because the Commissioner of the Building Department is authorized to placard a property after due notice, operators who receive any notice under Article VI of the code typically treat it as a prompt to remediate identified defects before a formal condemnation designation is issued.
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. 28 § 28-30, tenants living in dwellings that are severely deteriorated, lack adequate ventilation or sanitation, or are otherwise dangerous may have grounds to request an inspection by the Commissioner of the Building Department, who holds authority to condemn and placard such properties. Tenants who believe their unit meets one of the three condemnation criteria described in this section can document conditions with photographs and written records, which may be useful when contacting the Building Department or a local tenant-rights organization. Multiple enforcement and complaint paths may be available, and consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with North Hempstead's procedures can help clarify which options apply to a given set of conditions.
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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