North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-33
Defacing or removing placard prohibited
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No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such.
North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-33 establishes that once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned as unfit for human habitation and marked with an official placard, that placard must remain intact and in place. The rule applies to any person — meaning no one, regardless of their role or interest in the property, is permitted to deface or remove the notice. The placard serves as a public warning that the structure has been deemed unsafe, and its preservation is treated as a legal requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 28 § 28-33 of the North Hempstead Code of Ordinances, property owners and managers are generally expected to leave any condemnation placard affixed to a dwelling completely undisturbed. A compliant operator does not tamper with, cover, alter, or remove such a placard, even if the owner believes the underlying condemnation was issued in error. If a property owner disputes a condemnation, the appropriate path typically involves engaging with the relevant municipal or code-enforcement process rather than disturbing the posted notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-33 of the North Hempstead Code of Ordinances protects the integrity of condemnation placards, which are official notices that a dwelling has been found unfit for human habitation. Tenants who observe that such a placard has been defaced or removed from their building may have grounds to report that conduct to the local code enforcement or municipal authority responsible for housing standards in North Hempstead. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help explain what options may be available when a condemnation placard is tampered with.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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