North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-32
Reoccupation requirements
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No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from and such placard is removed by the Commissioner of the Building Department. The Commissioner of the Building Department shall remove such placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-32, a dwelling or dwelling unit that has been officially condemned and marked as unfit for human habitation cannot be reoccupied until the Commissioner of the Building Department issues written approval and physically removes the condemnation placard. The Commissioner is required to remove the placard once the underlying defects that triggered the condemnation have been corrected. This rule creates a clear, two-step gate — defect correction followed by official sign-off — before any condemned property can legally house residents again.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-32 generally ensure that all defects cited in a condemnation notice are fully remediated before seeking reoccupancy. A compliant operator obtains written approval from the Commissioner of the Building Department and confirms that the condemnation placard has been physically removed prior to allowing any tenant to move back in. Keeping thorough documentation of completed repairs and correspondence with the Building Department supports a clear record that the reoccupation requirements have been satisfied.
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 § 28-32, tenants have a right to know that a condemned unit cannot lawfully be reoccupied until the Building Department Commissioner has issued written approval and removed the placard. If a landlord attempts to rent or re-rent a unit that still bears a condemnation placard, that placard's presence is a matter of public record that can be raised with the North Hempstead Building Department. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated may contact the Building Department directly, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a licensed attorney familiar with local housing code enforcement.
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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