North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-4
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This code shall apply to the following premises in the Town of North Hempstead outside of incorporated villages: A. Lots, plots or parcels of land which are vacant or upon which buildings used for dwellings, mixed occupancy, commercial, industrial or storage uses, whether occupied or vacant, are located. B. Residential buildings. C. Vacant residential, mixed occupancy, commercial, industrial and storage buildings. D. Accessory structures, accessory to dwellings, commercial, industrial or vacant buildings. E. Construction sites and buildings under construction.
Section 28-4 of North Hempstead's Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 defines the geographic and physical scope of the town's property maintenance code. It applies to a broad range of properties in unincorporated areas of North Hempstead, including vacant land, residential and mixed-use buildings, commercial and industrial structures, accessory structures, and active construction sites. Properties located within incorporated villages are explicitly excluded from this code's reach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 28-4, property owners and managers operating in unincorporated North Hempstead should be aware that this code covers virtually every category of property they might hold — from vacant lots and residential buildings to storage facilities, accessory structures, and construction sites. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their specific property falls within an incorporated village boundary before determining which regulatory framework applies. Keeping accurate records of property classification and location helps demonstrate awareness of the code's applicability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-4 establishes that tenants living in residential or mixed-use buildings in unincorporated North Hempstead are covered by the protections and standards set out in Chapter 28 of the town code. If a tenant believes their building or property is not being maintained in accordance with the code, they may raise the applicability of § 28-4 when filing a complaint with the relevant town authority or when consulting a tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether a property falls inside or outside an incorporated village boundary is a useful first step in determining which rules apply.
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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