North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 8-5
License required
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No person shall conduct, maintain or operate a multiple residence or allow a building, structure or part thereof to be used as a multiple-residence without securing a multiple residence license from the Building Commissioner.
Section 8-5 of North Hempstead's Code of Ordinances establishes that operating a building as a multiple residence — meaning a structure housing more than one household — is a licensed activity. Before any such property can lawfully be used in that capacity, the owner or operator must obtain a multiple residence license from the Building Commissioner. The rule applies to the act of conducting, maintaining, or operating the property, as well as to simply allowing it to be used as a multiple residence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 8 § 8-5, property owners and managers who rent or otherwise make available a building as a multiple residence are expected to secure a multiple residence license from the Building Commissioner before the property is occupied in that capacity. Compliant operators typically apply for and maintain this license, keep it current, and ensure it is in place before any tenants take occupancy. Operating without this license exposes the property to potential enforcement action by the municipality.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-5 of North Hempstead's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their building is properly licensed as a multiple residence with the Building Commissioner. If a landlord has not obtained the required license, that unlicensed status may be relevant in housing-related proceedings or complaints filed with the appropriate municipal authority. Tenants who have questions about their building's licensing status can contact the North Hempstead Building Department or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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